{"product_id":"chinese-astilbe-visions-in-red","title":"Chinese Astilbe 'Visions in Red'","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChinese Astilbe 'Visions in Red'\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstilbe chinensis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Visions in Red'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaxifragaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart shade to full shade (tolerates more sun with consistent moisture)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Size: 15–18\" tall x 12–18\" wide (flower stems to ~24–28\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerance: Low; requires consistently moist soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower: Dark purplish-red \/ crimson plumes (late spring to midsummer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Benefits: Attracts butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChinese astilbe is native to China and is grown here strictly as an ornamental. This species, and 'Visions in Red' in particular, is somewhat more tolerant of drier soils than other astilbe types, but garden performance is still far superior with consistently moist, organically rich soil — dryness leads to quick decline, especially in sun. It blooms later than Arendsii hybrid astilbes, helping extend the shade garden's bloom season into midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn upright, compact mound of dark green, fern-like foliage with dark purple stems and petioles is topped by thick, dark purplish-red flower panicles on branching stems, offering some of the deepest, longest-lasting color of any astilbe cultivar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe plumes draw butterflies, and the plant is notably resistant to browsing by deer and rabbits. If left standing, the dried seed heads add texture and winter interest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA strong choice for shady borders, woodland gardens, and streamside or pond-adjacent plantings where consistent moisture is available. Pairs well with hostas, ferns, heuchera, and other shade perennials; divide about every four years to keep blooms at their best.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-11ce6634-7fff-4e8e-c81b-783a3a7e9048\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-23_090745.png?v=1766509681\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fred Meyer","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":51651324117225,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-09154836.png?v=1786315868","url":"https:\/\/www.tanagergreenhouse.com\/products\/chinese-astilbe-visions-in-red","provider":"Tanager, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}