Astilbe Visions in Red 1g

Common Name: Chinese Astilbe  Deep red buds open to pinkish-red flowers on full plumes  Blooms in midsummer Flowers are held on red stems above the bronze-green foliage A robust grower   A member of Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe). A later blooming species useful for extending the bloom season into late summer. Foliage is deeply incised, coarsely textured, and often bronze-green in color. Flowers are borne on narrow, branched panicles. Though garden performance is far superior in moist soils, members of this species are moderately drought tolerant. Common Name: Chinese astilbe  Zone: 4 to 8 Height: 1.50 to 2 feet Spread: 1 to 1.50 feet Bloom Time: June to July Bloom Description: Dark purplish-red Sun: Part shade to full shade Water: Medium Flower: Showy Tolerate: Rabbit, Deer, Heavy Shade