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Visions False Spirea

Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions'

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Overview

Visions False Spirea (Astilbe chinensis 'Visions') is a hardy, clump-forming perennial known for its vibrant, raspberry-pink plumes reaching up to 15 inches tall. With a foliage spread of 12-18 inches, it thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Ideal for mass plantings, its fern-like, deep green leaves add texture, while late summer blooms provide lasting color. Zones 4-9. Deer resistant and attracts pollinators.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Type Perennial
Visions False Spirea (Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions') — Visions False Spirea (Astilbe chinensis 'Visions') is a hardy
Visions False Spirea (Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions') — With a foliage spread of 12-18 inches, it thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soilsVisions False Spirea (Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions') — raspberry-pink plumes reaching up to 15 inches tallVisions False Spirea (Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions') — while late summer blooms provide lasting colorVisions False Spirea (Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions') — deep green leaves add texture

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae

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Visions False Spirea (Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions') — Visions False Spirea (Astilbe chinensis 'Visions') is a hardy
Visions False Spirea (Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions') — With a foliage spread of 12-18 inches, it thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils
Visions False Spirea (Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions') — raspberry-pink plumes reaching up to 15 inches tall
Visions False Spirea (Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions') — while late summer blooms provide lasting color
Visions False Spirea (Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions') — deep green leaves add texture
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