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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 Red'
Other names: Chinese astilbe 'Vision in Red'
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Genus: Astilbe
Variety or cultivar: 'Vision in Red' _ 'Vision in Red' is a robust perennial with large, fern-like, deep green leaves that open bronze-red in spring and magenta-purple flowers borne on reddish stems in summer.
Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red' is: Deciduous
Flower: Magenta in Summer
Foliage: Bronze in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Stem: Flushed red in Summer
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 Red' (Chinese astilbe 'Vision in Red') 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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| Soil pH: |
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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