Astilbe chin. 'Visions in Pink' - P11

Description
The Chinese astilbe 'Visions in Pink'® (Astilbe chinensis) is a creeping perennial that forms pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July to August. Its pinnate leaves are medium green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Chinese astilbe 'Visions in Pink'® is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Astilbe chinensis 'Little Visions in Pink'.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chinese astilbe 'Visions in Pink'® are medium green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese astilbe 'Visions in Pink'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Chinese astilbe 'Visions in Pink'® sets beautiful accents together with: Caucasian forget-me-not, small pipe grass.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Pink'® forms pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July.

Use
Cut, ground cover, woodland edge, undergrowth