Astilbe chinensis Visions ( False Spiraea ) 1 Gallon

Astilbe chinensis Visions ( False Spiraea ) 1 Gallon

Fragrant raspberry buds open to compact, raspberry plumes on this hardy shade perennial plant. A more drought tolerant Astilbe, ideal for planting in the front of a shade perennial garden or for container plantings.

USE FOR: Container plantings, foundation planting, perennial beds, edging, border plants. Plant en masse for maximum impact with Hostas, and other shade perennial plants.
BLOOM TIME: Late Spring - Summer 
PESTICIDE-FREE:  All of our plants are grown with sustainable organic methods.         
MATURE SIZE:  15" x 12"        
USDA HARDINESS: Zone 3 - 8       
GROWS BEST IN: Part shade, well drained soil
WILDLIFE: Deer resistant, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
POT SIZE: #1 Nursery Trade Gallon - 2.51 qt (liquid) (2.38 l)

CULTURAL NOTES: Plant in partial shade to full shade in evenly moist, rich, organic, well-drained soils. Astilbes require consistent irrigation, especially in the summer. Clean-up last years growth in the early spring, before new growth emerges.

Astilbe chinensis are a later blooming species useful for extending the bloom season into late summer. Foliage is deeply incised, coarsely textured, and often bronze-green in color. Flowers are borne on narrow, branched panicles.