Vision in Red Chinese astilbe
Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Dark purplish-red
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Vision in Red' Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red') is a perennial for borders, containers, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to moist, loamy soil. Dark purplish-red blooms open from early to late summer and attract butterflies and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Plants stay 18 to 24 inches tall.
Pairs well with Cinnamon fern, Ostrich fern, and Sedge.