Astilbe Visions
False Spirea
Astilbe 'Visions' has sweetly fragrant raspberry pink plumes with a dense, pyramidal shape. It has large, clear green leaves with a coarse texture. This astilbe is one of the toughest and most drought and sun tolerant of the astilbe varieties.
- Height: 40-45 cm (16-18 in)
- Spread: 30-45 cm (12-18)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-8
- Sun or Shade: sun to part shade
- Bloom Time: mid summer
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: raspberry pink
- Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
- Nature Attraction: bees
Growing and Maintenance Tips
To grow Astilbes well pay attention to their need for water. Do not let the soil dry out because the leaves will go crispy and drop off. Rich soil in partial shade is the best situation. In sun it will be hard to keep them moist enough and, in too much shade, they will not bloom well. Leave old foliage on until the spring to protect the crowns of the plants.
