The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
Visions in Pink Chinese Astilbe (#2)
Visions in Pink Chinese Astilbe (#2)
| 1–5 | — | $21.75 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 6-11 | 10% off | $19.57 ea |
| 12-23 | 20% off | $17.40 ea |
| 24+ | 25% off | $16.31 ea |
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Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Pink'
Choose Visions in Pink Chinese Astilbe for shaded beds that need soft midsummer color without a tall plant. The tradeoff: it still wants steady moisture; drought tolerant for an astilbe does not mean dry-site perennial.
Buy This If
- You want pink flowers in shade.
- You prefer a compact clump.
- You can water during dry stretches.
Skip This If
- The bed dries out often.
- You need a sun perennial.
- You want height or screening.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The pink plumes give shaded beds clear midsummer color without overwhelming nearby plants. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It settles in quickly for a shade perennial, though it is not an instant filler. |
| Maintenance | B | Care is simple, but watering matters during dry spells and new plantings. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A | Its compact upright habit works well along paths, entries, and smaller shade beds. |
| Screening Value | F | This is a flowering perennial, not a plant for privacy or visual blocking. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this in groups rather than as one plant by itself, especially near hostas, coral bells, or brunnera where the flower plumes can rise above broader foliage.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 1.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 1.5 ft |
| Sun | Part Shade to Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clumping, feathery plumes |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it handle dry shade?
Somewhat better than many astilbes once established, but it still needs moisture during dry periods.
Should I cut the flowers off?
You can deadhead after bloom for a cleaner look, or leave the spent plumes for texture.
Is it mainly for flowers or foliage?
Buy it for midsummer bloom, but the tidy green foliage helps carry the planting before and after flowering.
Why buy perennials and grasses in the fall
- Roots run all winter — full size in the first spring
- Grown in New England, hardened to this climate
- Pack pricing that gets cheaper the more you plant
Locally grown for New England conditions
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-41102
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