Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red' ~ Monrovia® Vision in Red Chinese Astilbe

Vision in Red Chinese Astilbe is a compact clumping herbaceous perennial with dark green foliage and dark purple stems.  Fully packed panicles of dark maroon to deep purplish-red flowers bloom above the leaves in summer.  Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils.  Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant. Type:  Perennial Height:  1.5' - 2' Spread:  1' - 1.5' Spacing:  1' USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8 Culture:  Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color:  Red 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 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.