Astilbe Visions Pink 2g

Astilbe Visions in Pink (Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Pink') 

Description:
Astilbe Visions in Pink (Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Pink') is a vibrant, compact perennial that brings soft, feathery plumes of clear pink flowers to shaded gardens in early to mid-summer. Its blooms rise above attractive mounds of deep green, fern-like foliage, providing a lush backdrop and season-long texture. This variety is more sun and drought-tolerant than many other astilbes, making it a reliable choice for borders, woodland gardens, containers, and rain gardens. The flowers attract butterflies and pollinators, and are excellent for cutting or drying. Deer and rabbit resistant, Astilbe Visions in Pink is easy to grow and thrives in moist, rich, well-drained soil.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Pink'

• Common Name: Visions in Pink Astilbe, False Spirea

• Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Mature Height: 20–24 inches (can reach up to 30 inches in bloom)

• Mature Spread: 12–20 inches

• Growth Habit: Compact, upright, mounded

• Foliage: Deep green, glossy, fern-like

• Flower Color: Soft, clear pink plumes

• Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer (June–July); later than many other astilbes

• Light Requirements: Partial to full shade (tolerates more sun in cool climates)

• Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5)

• Water Needs: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist, not drought tolerant

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–8 (sometimes listed as 3–8)

• Maintenance: Very low; deadhead spent blooms for tidiness, cut back foliage in late fall or early spring

• Resistances: Deer resistant, rabbit resistant, tolerant of black walnut, more drought and heat tolerant than other astilbes

• Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and pollinators

• Uses: Borders, woodland gardens, containers, rain gardens, shade gardens, cut flowers, dried arrangements

Care Tips:

• Plant in partial to full shade for best results; tolerates morning sun in cooler climates.

• Keep soil consistently moist, especially during hot weather-mulch to retain moisture.

• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

• Deadhead spent flowers and cut back foliage in late fall or early spring.

• Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor6.

Brighten your shade garden with the soft, feathery pink plumes of Astilbe Visions in Pink-a reliable, easy-care perennial perfect for borders, containers, and woodland landscapes!