Astilbe Visions White 2gal

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

Description:
Astilbe Visions in White (Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in White') is a compact, clump-forming perennial celebrated for its dense, conical plumes of pure white flowers that bloom in midsummer. Held above attractive mounds of fern-like, bronze-green foliage, these long-lasting blooms bring brightness and elegance to shaded beds, borders, containers, and water’s edge plantings. The foliage remains lush and attractive all season, providing texture even after the flowers fade. This variety is deer and rabbit resistant, attracts butterflies, and is highly tolerant of shade and moist soils, making it ideal for woodland gardens and rain gardens.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in White'

• Common Name: Visions in White Astilbe, False Spirea

• Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Mature Height: 18–24 inches

• Mature Spread: 15–24 inches

• Growth Habit: Compact, clump-forming, upright

• Foliage: Deep green to bronze-green, fern-like, attractive all season

• Flower Color: Pure white, dense conical plumes

• Bloom Time: Midsummer (June–July)

• Light Requirements: Partial to full shade (tolerates some sun with ample moisture)

• Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained to wet soils; prefers organic matter

• Water Needs: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–9

• Maintenance: Very low; deadhead for tidiness or leave plumes for winter interest, cut back old foliage in early spring

• Resistances: Deer resistant, rabbit resistant, tolerant of wet soils and shade

• Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and pollinators

• Uses: Shade gardens, borders, containers, pond edges, rain gardens, cut and dried flowers

Care Tips:

• Plant in partial to full shade and keep soil consistently moist.

• Mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

• Fertilize in early spring and after blooming for best growth.

• Divide every 3–4 years to maintain vigor.

• Remove spent blooms for a tidy look or leave for winter interest.

Brighten your shade garden with Astilbe Visions in White-long-lasting white plumes, lush foliage, and easy-care beauty for borders, containers, and water’s edge plantings!