Astilbe chinensis 'Visions Volcano' ~ Monrovia® Visions Volcano Chinese Astilbe

Monrovia® Visions Volcano Chinese Astilbe is a compact clumping herbaceous perennial with dark green foliage and dark stems.  Fully packed panicles of vibrantly deep reddish-pink 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' - 1.5' Spread:  0.5' - 1' Spacing:  1' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 8 Culture:  Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color:  Pink/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.