PL#1858
'Vision Inferno'
Astilbe chinensis
Astilbe 'Vision Inferno' is a compact, clump-forming perennial with dense plumes of cream to blush pink flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. The blossoms rise above dark green, fern-like foliage, which remains attractive throughout the season. Thriving in part to full shade, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and requires consistent watering to maintain its lush appearance. Resistant to deer and rabbits, it is a reliable choice for woodland gardens, borders, and containers. Suitable for USDA zones 4-9, it provides long-lasting seasonal color and texture in shaded landscapes.
Public reference
- Genus
- Astilbe
- Species
- chinensis
- Cultivar
- Vision Inferno
- Trade name
- —
- Hardiness zones
- 3–8 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 1.333 ft
- Mature width
- 1–1.5 ft
- Description
- Astilbe 'Vision Inferno' is a compact, clump-forming perennial with dense plumes of cream to blush pink flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. The blossoms rise above dark green, fern-like foliage, which remains attractive throughout the season. Thriving in part to full shade, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and requires consistent watering to maintain its lush appearance. Resistant to deer and rabbits, it is a reliable choice for woodland gardens, borders, and containers. Suitable for USDA zones 4-9, it provides long-lasting seasonal color and texture in shaded landscapes.
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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- Drought tolerant
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- Flood tolerant
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- Deer resistant
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- Rodent resistant
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- Thornless
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- Has seed pods
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- Asexual propagation forbidden
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