Little Vision in Purple Astilbe
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Little Vision in Purple Astilbe highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Growing Zones 4-9
Ready for a miracle? Now even the smallest balcony garden can create a visual sensation with hot color. Best of all? You'll only need an hour or two of sunlight to enjoy lavish, fluffy midsummer blooms that last and last.
Get the color you crave in a compact, naturally dwarfed plant. Little Visions in Purple Astilbe PP #21,855 (Astilbe chinensis 'Little Visions in Purple') takes all the marvelous qualities of full-sized Astilbes, and shrinks them down a size!
Fuzzy, Fern-like leaves emerge from the ground each spring. Their bronzy color allows them to take the sun better than other selections; and makes a perfect contrast to the luxurious blooms!
In early summer, rosy-purple flower spikes flare straight up from the center of the plant. Enjoy these long-lasting colorful blooms for many weeks. Study them closely to see the tiny true flowers open in succession! These foamy plumes bring in the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds galore!
Snip them as they start to dry, and bring them indoors for cut flower bouquets. Once finished, hang them upside down to dry for a durable dried arrangement that looks incredible until next year.
You won't need to worry about sunlight conditions unless you are in the hottest climates. Give them a shadier spot if you live in USDA Zones 8 and 9, please. Growing into compact clumps 12 - 16 inches in height and in width at maturity with ease!
Landscape Application:
Astilbe is one of the classic shade garden plants. It is stunning in big drifts in a dappled shade border or under big shade trees where other plants might struggle. Grow these darling perennials in containers, or in the ground, because the "right-sized" Little Vision in Purple Astilbe fits where other varieties can't!
Try it as edging to hide any leggy bare stems in your woodland garden. Run it all along the shade of a north-facing wall as a perfect groundcover. Create a massed planting with multiple plants spaced eight to ten inches apart.
Watch and see. They'll immediately have a place in mind. Savvy old gardeners know the power of a well-placed "pop" of color at ground level. Little Vision in Purple Astilbe turns any old "ho-hum" shady corner into a splendid focal point. Now, how about finally jazzing up your boring side yard? Carve out a special place to sit and read that juicy summer novel.
This herbaceous perennial easily fills in small spaces. Its dwarf size makes it a can't-miss addition to smaller urban gardens or as a "Thriller" in pots on a shady deck or balcony. Create a perfect early display with one as a specimen exterior container. Enjoy the bold flowers for weeks! As the blooms fade, change them out and plant them in your landscape.
They also make great gifts for gardeners. Trust us...any seasoned landscaper will be thrilled with your thoughtful gift!
- Feathery Rosy-Purple Plumes Last For Weeks!
- Lush, Fine-Textured Mounds
- Lacy, Dark-Green Foliage With Bronze Cast
- Use Blooms in Cut & Dried Flower Arrangements
- Pollinator & Hummingbird-Friendly
- Ideal for Containers - Dwarf For Small Space Gardens, Balconies & Patios!
- Edge Borders & Beds, Shade Gardens & Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This versatile perennial can take full sun in cooler zones if Astilbe receives good moisture and mulch. Otherwise, give it a part shade or full shade for warmer zones. This Astilbe prefers moist,well-drained soils with a high percentage of organic matter. If your soil is poor, consider adding a few handfuls of compost to the backfill soil when planting.
You'll also want to use Nature Hills Root Booster beneficial soil additives when planting. This formula contains mycorrhizal fungus, which supports the tiny feeder roots to efficiently access water and soil micronutrients. Over time, enrich your soil with mulch and top-dressings of compost. Apply a phosphorus-rich, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Ensure the formula is for flowering plants and apply according to the directions.
You'll want to avoid letting them become too dry. Plan to provide supplemental water on a regular basis. Astilbes love a layer of mulch over their roots. Please pull it back away from touching the stems of the plants.
Please leave the old foliage standing over winter to give their crown protection from winter damage. We recommend that you wait until spring to cut back the old foliage.
That's it! Water, mulch, and a once-a-year trimming!
- Partial Sun/Partial Shade - Great Flower Power, Even in Shade
- Well-Drained Organically-Rich Soil
- Widely Adaptable
- Easy Care Herbaceous Perennial Comes Back Better Every Year
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant
You'll relish these easy-care, high-impact, and ultra-versatile plants! Order Little Vision in Purple Astilbe today at NatureHills.com and enjoy!
