False Spirea

Vibrant flower plumes are striking in the shaded or woodland garden. Attractive planted with bergenia, hosta, ferns or near water. Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried. Spreads more and tolerates drier soils than other astilbes.

Companion Plants

Creeping Jenny

Ferns

Hosta

Plant Details

Common name

False Spirea
Botanical name

Astilbe chinensis
Variety

Vision In Red
Zone

USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

12-14" (31-36 cm)
Habit

Clumping
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Red
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Abby R.'s collection

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