Astilbe chinensis 'Visions Volcano'

False Spirea


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  • Vibrant, deep red-pink flowers
  • Dark green foliage and dark stems
  • Compact clumping habit
  • Blooms mid summer
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Fragrant
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grown best in rich, moist soil with light shade- filtered sun Will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically Easy to grow, but must have consistently moist soil Fertilize in spring

Height: 12-18 in
Spacing: 10-12 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Magenta
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Fragrant
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Focal Point
  • Border or Bed
  • Dried Flower/ Foliage
  • Mass Planting
  • Container

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Groundhog Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water