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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.45m
max. spread |
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0.3m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Pink'
Other names: Chinese astilbe 'Vision in Pink'
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Genus: Astilbe
Variety or cultivar: 'Vision in Pink' _ 'Vision in Pink' is a robust perennial with large, fern-like blue-green leaves and pink flower spikes in mid to late summer.
Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Pink' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect, Upright
Companion planting: Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp, shady conditions.
Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Pink' (Chinese astilbe 'Vision in Pink') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Rock, Woodland
Cultivation: Prefers shady, moist acidic sites but needs good drainage in winter. Can grow in full sun if watered well in dry periods. More drought resistant than other astilbes. Divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
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Loamy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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