Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red' - Vision in Red Chinese Astilbe - Shipped

Vision in Red Chinese Astilbe is a compact clumping herbaceous perennial with dark green foliage and dark purple stems.  Fully packed panicles of dark maroon to deep purplish-red flowers bloom above the leaves in summer.  Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils.  Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly, keep soils moist to prevent burning or foliage decline.  Powdery mildew and wilt may occur.  Watch for japanese beetles. 

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Lenten Rose, Azalea

IMAGE: Photo by Proven Winners, Vision In Red Astilbe

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.