Astilbe 'Vision Volcano'
"False goat's beard"
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Orders placed before 1 March 2023
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Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2023
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Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2023
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Description
This is one of the strongest and most vibrantly-coloured cultivars of any Astilbe and you do not see it for sale very often! Astilbe 'Vision Volcano' will add vibrancy to any garden—it is slightly smaller than many astilbes, making it perfect for patio containers, or at the front of a border. It’s a stunning hardy perennial, with intense, bright pink flower plumes in summer. It is absolutely at its best in cooler climates, or where its flowers are protected from hot afternoon sun.
Also known as false goat’s beard or false spirea, Astilbe chinensis 'Vision Volcano' is a reliable garden favourite. Astilbes seem to love the British climate, despite the fact that they originate from eastern Asia and north-eastern America! They even tolerate quite heavy clay soils. If growing in a container make sure you do not let it the soil or compost dry out—but given this, ‘Visions Volcano’ will give weeks and weeks of pleasure. Oh, and this Astilbe even makes an excellent flower for cutting, fresh or dried.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Slug & snail repellent
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Astilbe chinensis 'Vision Volcano'
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Flower colour
Red
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Leaf colour
Green
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Plant size
2/3 eyes
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Established height
70cm-1m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full shade
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Other information
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Orders placed before 1 March 2023
You can expect your order in March 2023Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2023
You can expect your order in April 2023Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2023
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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