Visions in Red Astilbe 1 Live Plant – 1 Gallon Pot – Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red'

Visions in Red Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red') is an ornamental herbaceous perennial appreciated for its rich rosy-red to reddish-purple flower plumes, dark reddish stems, and attractive green foliage. This Chinese astilbe cultivar develops a compact, clump-forming habit that adds seasonal color and texture to partially shaded perennial borders, woodland gardens, and mixed landscape plantings.

During summer, dense, feathery flower plumes rise above deeply divided, fern-like leaves. The colorful blossoms contrast with the plant's darker stems, creating an attractive display in shade-oriented gardens. Its flowers may attract bees and other pollinating insects and can also be used in fresh or dried floral arrangements.

Visions in Red Astilbe generally performs best in partial shade and moist, organically rich soil with good drainage. Morning sunlight is usually tolerated when soil moisture remains consistent, while protection from intense afternoon sun is beneficial in warmer climates. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for decorative outdoor containers, shaded patio planters, and moisture-retentive garden beds.

You will receive one live Visions in Red Astilbe plant in a 1 gallon nursery pot.

Pot Size: 1 Gallon.

Shipping height is not specified.

The plant is supplied as a young, nursery-grown perennial rather than a mature flowering specimen. Actual crown development, foliage density, stem coloration, and overall appearance may vary according to nursery growth and seasonal conditions.

Visions in Red Astilbe is an herbaceous perennial that naturally enters winter dormancy. Aboveground foliage may die back during colder months, with new growth emerging from the crown in spring. Plants may ship without flowers, recently pruned, or with reduced foliage depending on the season.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Visions in Red Astilbe

• Scientific Name: Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red'

• Cultivar: Visions in Red

• Quantity: 1 Live Plant

• Pot Size: 1 Gallon Nursery Pot

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Plant Form: Live Potted Starter Perennial

• Plant Type: Ornamental Flowering Herbaceous Perennial

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Compact, upright, clump-forming

• Foliage Color: Green

• Stem Color: Dark reddish to burgundy

• Foliage Texture: Finely divided, fern-like

• Foliage Type: Herbaceous

• Flower Color: Rosy red to reddish-purple

• Flower Form: Dense, feathery upright plumes

• Bloom Season: Summer

• Pollinator Interest: Bees and other pollinating insects

• Cut Flower Suitability: Yes

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 4–8

• Sunlight: Partial shade; morning sun tolerated

• Soil Preference: Moist, organically rich, well-drained soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture

• Landscape Uses: Shade gardens, woodland borders, perennial beds, and waterside gardens

• Container Suitability: Yes, with adequate drainage and consistent moisture

• Seasonal Condition: May ship dormant, without flowers, or with reduced foliage

One live Visions in Red Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red'), nursery growing medium, 1 gallon nursery container.

Pot Size: 1 Gallon

Shipping Height: Not specified.