Perennials & Annuals · Perennials
Visions Chinese Astilbe, False Goat's Beard
Astilbe chinensis 'Visions'
Visions Chinese Astilbe is a compact clumping herbaceous perennial with bronze green fern-like foliage. Fully packed panicles of raspberry pink flowers bloom above the leaves in late spring into summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant. Type: Perennial Height: 1' - 1.5' Spread: 1' - 1.5' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Culture: Part Sun , Full Shade Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: Spring , Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly, keep soils moist to prevent burning or foliage decline. Powdery mildew and wilt may occur. Watch for japanese beetles. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Gardens , Naturalized Areas , Wildlife Garden , Foundational Plantings, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera , Lenten Rose , Azalea IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Astilbe chinensis Visions 0zz , CC BY-SA 4.0 , (2) Photo by Proven Winners , 'Visions' Chinese Astilbe *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
Plant profile
Easy plant guide
The essentials for choosing the right spot and knowing what to expect.
Where it grows best
Light
Part sun / part shade
Water
Likes moist soil
What to expect
Mature size
1–1 ft tall × 1–1 ft wide
Blooms
Spring · Summer
Winter hardiness
Zones 4–8
Good to know
Perfect for
Seasonal interest
How this plant changes through the year.
Spring
Summer
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