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Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red'
Choose Visions in Red Chinese Astilbe for shady beds where you can keep soil from drying out; it gives strong red-purple bloom color, but it is not the plant for hot, dry foundation spots.
Buy This If
You have shade and steady moisture.
You want red-purple summer plumes.
You need deer-resistant perennial color.
Skip This If
The soil dries out often.
The site gets hot afternoon sun.
You need evergreen structure.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
B+
The red-purple plumes stand out well in shade without overpowering nearby hosta, ferns, or coral bells.
Growth Rate
A-
It fills in quickly for a perennial when planted in the right moisture and light.
Maintenance
B
It is straightforward to grow, but dry spells mean watering if you want clean foliage and strong bloom.
Deer Resistance
B+
Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit
A
Its tidy clumping habit works well along walks, patios, and smaller shade beds.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we would typically recommend this for shaded beds that get regular watering or naturally hold moisture, especially where deer pressure makes hosta and daylilies harder to rely on.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
1.5 ft
Mature Width
1.5 ft
Hardiness Zones
4a-8b
Spacing
2 ft
Sun
Part Shade to Shade
Moisture
Average to moist
Growth Habit
Upright, clumping, feathery plumes
Customers Usually Ask
Will it grow in dry shade?
Not well; improve the soil and water during dry stretches, or choose a tougher dry-shade plant.
Does it spread aggressively?
No, it forms a clump and is usually easy to keep in bounds.
Should I cut it back?
Yes, remove old foliage after it declines or during spring cleanup.
Why Choose Perennials for Your Garden?
Return Year After Year: Perennials come back each season, reducing replanting costs while increasing garden maturity
Extended Seasonal Interest: With proper selection, you can enjoy continuous blooms from spring through fall.
Low Long-Term Maintenance: Once established, many perennials require minimal upkeep and become more resilient over time.
The Pro Growers of New England Advantage — Perennials
Perennials bring dependable color, texture, and seasonal interest to your landscape year after year. At Pro Growers of New England, our perennials are grown locally and selected for reliable performance in New England’s soil, temperature swings, and growing conditions.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
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I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
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Aileen Maconi
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!