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Astilbe 'Vision in White'

False goat's beard

Astilbe 'Vision in White' is a compact perennial with feathery white 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 white plumes for shade

  • Description

    Astilbe 'Vision in White' is a compact perennial grown for its dense, feathery plumes of white flowers held above deeply cut, dark green foliage. It flowers in mid to late summer, bringing light 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 lights up a shady spot in a way few other perennials can, with those soft plumes catching even low light beautifully. It's also reliably hardy and low maintenance once established, so it earns its place year after year with very little fuss.

Key features

What makes it special

Dense feathery plumes of flowers

Good for cutting

Compact, clump-forming habit

Long flowering, late spring into summer

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Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
Astilbe 'Vision in White'
Common name
False goat's beard
Supplied as
3 litre pot
Flower colour
White
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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When to plant, when it performs

 
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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.