Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red' - Chinese Astilbe

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Chinese Astilbe
Scientific name: Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red'
Flower color: Magenta
Mature height: 0.60–0.75 m
Mature width: 0.50–0.65 m
Habit: Bushy, upright, feathery and airy plumes
Bloom time: Mid-summer to late summer
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Regular, consistently moist soil
Soil type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Low, prefers humidity
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Maintenance

Maintain evenly moist soil throughout the growing season, especially during hot periods. Enrich the soil with compost or organic matter each spring to promote vigorous growth and spectacular plumes.

Regularly remove spent flowers to extend the blooming period and encourage new feathery plumes to emerge. Cut stems back to the base in autumn or early spring to stimulate robust regrowth and maintain a compact, balanced shape.