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.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Height:
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1.5' - 2'
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Spread:
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1' - 1.5'
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Spacing:
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1'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 8
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Culture:
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Part Sun, Full Shade
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Bloom Color:
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Red
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Season of Interest:
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Summer
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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.
