Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions'

Chinese Astilbe, Chinese False Spirea, Visions Chinese False Spirea

A durable Chinese astilbe known for its dense rose-pink flower plumes, compact habit, and excellent heat tolerance compared to many traditional astilbes. ‘Visions’ is a workhorse perennial that performs reliably in shade to part sun, even in warmer summer conditions.

Key features



Width: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Height: 15–20 in (1.25–1.7 ft)



Flower color: Deep rose pink



Bloom time: Mid to late summer



Foliage: Dark green, slightly coarse-textured, finely divided



Form: Compact, upright clump



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



Sun: Part shade to full sun (more sun tolerant than Arendsii astilbes)



Soil: Average to moist, well-drained



Water: Moderate; more drought tolerant once established



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Landscape use



Shade and part-sun perennial borders



Mass plantings



Woodland and mixed borders



Containers in shaded locations



Heat-tolerant shade gardens



Notes



Later bloom extends the astilbe season into midsummer



Generally deer resistant



Holds color well in heat and humidity



Excellent companion to hostas, ferns, and ornamental grasses



Spreads slowly by rhizomes without becoming aggressive

Plant type

Perennial

Height

15-20"

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Fuchsia, Pink, Red, Rose

Leaf color

Dark Green, Green

Fall color

Bronze, Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy well-drained

Landscape use

Container

Shape

Clumping, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No