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Visions in White Delight Chinese Astilbe
Visions in White Delight Chinese Astilbe
$19.00
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| 1–5 | — | $19.00 ea |
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| 6-11 | 10% off | $17.10 ea |
| 12-23 | 20% off | $15.20 ea |
| 24+ | 25% off | $14.25 ea |
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Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in White Delight'
Choose Visions in White Delight Astilbe for a shaded bed that needs clean white summer plumes on a compact, tidy plant. The tradeoff is water: like all astilbe, it sulks in dry, exposed spots.
Buy This If
- You want white flowers in shade.
- Your soil holds some moisture.
- Deer resistance matters.
Skip This If
- The site dries out fast.
- You need sun-loving color.
- You want a tall backdrop.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | The white plumes light up shade without overpowering a smaller bed. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It fills in quickly for a perennial when moisture is steady. |
| Maintenance | B | Care is simple, but watering matters during dry stretches. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave astilbe alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A | Its compact habit works well near walks, entries, containers, and tight shade beds. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Visions in White Delight for shaded beds where the customer can water during dry spells. Plant it in groups of three or more so the white plumes read from a distance; if the area is hot and dry, we would steer you to a tougher sun perennial.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in White Delight' |
|---|---|
| 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
How is it different from Visions in White?
It is a related Chinese astilbe selection with the same clean white plumes on a compact plant, and it has replaced Visions in White as our white astilbe.
Will it bloom in shade?
Yes, it is meant for shaded or lightly filtered areas, especially with steady moisture.
Does it need wet soil?
No, but it should not dry out hard between waterings. Chinese astilbe handles short dry spells better than most astilbe.
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
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-41179
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