Astilbe chinensis ‘Little Vision in Pink’ PP21,886
Blooming Time
Exposure
Little Vision in Pink’™, the dwarf version of ‘Visions’™ is remarkable for its profusely borne plumes of rose pink flowers that sit just above dense clumps of coarsely textured, dark green foliage. At just over a foot tall in bloom, it is a good option for containers and along borders. It is a good butterfly attractor and its dense, slightly fragrant plumes are excellent in fresh floral arrangements.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Rose to Pink
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
16'"
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
We sell this plant in these containers:
Special Characteristics
Features
The dwarf version of 'Visions' is remarkable for its profusely borne plumes of rose pink flowers which sit just above dense clumps of coarsely textured, dark green foliage.
Landscape Value
A good option for containers and along borders to attract pollinators.
Care
Watering:
'Little Vision in Pink' Astilbe requires a fair amount of supplemental watering and often requires watering on a regular basis during the growing season.
Fertilizing:
'Little Vision in Pink' Astilbe is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Little Vision in Pink' Astilbe is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.