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Astilbe 'Vision in Pink'

Name: Astilbe 'Vision in Pink'
Brand: Rainbow Plants
SKU: 5055182688091
Price: 14.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

False goat's beard

Astilbe 'Vision in Pink' is a compact perennial with feathery pink flower plumes, ideal for moist, shady borders.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot

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Aspect

Partial shade

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Flowers

Summer

Soil

Moist, humus-rich soil

About this plant

Feathery pink plumes for shade

Description
Astilbe 'Vision in Pink' is a compact perennial grown for its dense, feathery plumes of pink flowers held above deeply cut, dark green foliage. It flowers in mid to late summer, bringing colour and texture to shady borders and woodland-style plantings. The flowers attract pollinators and the fluffy plumes hold their form well, making them useful for cutting.
Why we like it
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It brings a soft wash of colour to spots where many perennials won't perform, with those plumes glowing nicely in dappled light. It's also reliably hardy and undemanding once settled in, so it rewards you for very little effort.

Key features

What makes it special

Dense feathery plumes of flowers

Long flowering, late spring into summer

Good for cutting

Compact, clump-forming habit

Astilbe: feathery colour for damp, shady corners

A 30-second guide to astilbe. Soft, plume-like flowers in pink, red and white that bring life to the shady, moist spots other plants avoid.

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name: Astilbe 'Vision in Pink'
Common name: False goat's beard
Supplied as: 3 litre pot
Flower colour: Pink
Eventual height: 40 to 50cm
Eventual spread: 30 to 40cm
Flowering period: Summer
Habit: Compact, clump-forming perennial
Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Aspect: Partial shade
Soil type: Moist, humus-rich soil
Moisture: Moist but well-drained
Position: Mid-border, woodland edge, waterside planting
Plant spacing: 6 to 8 plants per m²
Growing skill: Easy to grow

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Planting

Flowering

Plant in spring or autumn while the soil is workable and moist. Flowering follows the summer after establishment, from midsummer into late summer.

Planting & care

Help it thrive

Planting guide

Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded spot, working in well-rotted organic matter before planting to help retain moisture. Astilbes dislike drying out, so avoid dry shade under trees or hedges unless the soil can be kept reliably moist. Water well after planting and mulch to conserve moisture.

Care tips

Keep the soil consistently moist throughout the growing season, as astilbes are quick to suffer in dry conditions. A yearly mulch of well-rotted organic matter in spring helps retain moisture and feeds the plant. Divide congested clumps every three to four years in spring to maintain vigour.

Winter care

Fully hardy and needs no winter protection. Cut back the faded flower plumes and foliage to ground level in autumn or leave them standing over winter for structure and frost interest, then clear away in early spring before new growth begins.