Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Pink' ~ Vision in Pink Chinese Astilbe

Vision in Pink Chinese Astilbe is a compact clumping herbaceous perennial with coarse blue green fern-like foliage.  Fully packed panicles of bright pink flowers bloom above the leaves all summer.  Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils.  Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant. Type:  Perennial Height:  2' - 2.5' Spread:  1' - 2' Spacing:  1.5' USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8 Culture:  Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color:  Pink Season of Interest:  Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly, keep soils moist to prevent burning or foliage decline.  Powdery mildew and wilt may occur.  Watch for Japanese beetles.  LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Lenten Rose, Azalea IMAGE: Photos by cultivar413, (1) Vision in Pink Astilbe, (2) 160629 067 High Line (3) 160629 066 High Line, (4) C