Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision in Red’
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`Vision in Red’ was bred by the esteemed hybridizer, Jan VanVeen with the result being a plant of outsanding foliar and floral qualities. Rich green and coarse textured, the foliage of `Vision in Red’ is carried in a robust clump. Above it, during mid summer, are borne a multitude of dense plumes of deep red budded pinkish-red, sweetly scented flowers. Alone or in combination with other perennials, it makes an outstanding pathway edging or moderate to large scale ground cover for the shady landscape.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Red
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Foliage is rich green and coarse textured. Mid summer bears a multitude of dense plumes of deep red budded pinkish-red sweetly scented flowers.
Landscape Value
Small to large scale ground cover for shady landscapes. Outstanding pathway edging.
Care
Watering:
'Vision in Red' Astilbe requires a fair amount of supplemental watering and often requires watering on a regular basis during the growing season.
Fertilizing:
'Vision in Red' 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:
'Vision in Red' 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.