Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Pink'

Visions in Pink Chinese Astilbe

 standout Chinese astilbe prized for its dense, fluffy rose-pink flower plumes and exceptional heat and sun tolerance compared to many other astilbes. Part of the popular Visions® series, this cultivar delivers bold color and strong performance in shaded to partially sunny gardens.

Key features



Width: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Height: 14–20 in (1.2–1.7 ft)



Flower color: Rose pink



Bloom time: Mid to late summer



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



Form: Compact, upright clump



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



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



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



Generally deer resistant



Holds color well in warmer climates



Excellent companion to hostas, ferns, and ornamental grasses



Performs better in summer heat than most astilbes

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12''

Width

12-18''

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No