Visions® Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis 'Visions'
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| $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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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Visions® Astilbe
Plant Highlights
Visions® Astilbe highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposurePartial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 4-8
The Visions® Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Visions'), is a colorful feathery raspberry-purple flower with fragrant blooms and lacy blue-green foliage! The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage.
Visions® bloom in the summer weeks and stand tall on sturdy stems above the mounds of lacy, finely cut dark green pointed-lobed leaves that have a bronzy overtone. These robust perennials are easy to grow and work great as ornamental foliage plants all on their own.
The sturdy stems and showy blooms not only look great in a grand bouquet and last for a long time in the vase, but when left outdoors, Visions® will attract hummingbirds and butterflies galore!
Astilbe is considered to be disease, deer, and rabbit-resistant, and handles USDA planting zones 4-8, growing 24 - 30 inches in height when in flower, but the foliage mounds spread 15 - 24 inches wide.
Landscape Application:
Plant this amazing little plant in your shady Cottage gardens, mixed perennial borders, and in accent groupings, or rows around your garden beds and borders as edging. Pollinator borders and cutting gardens are no-brainer locations for these showy fluffy flowers!
Use Visions® as easy care and fast-filling groundcover, and create gorgeous drifts by massing Astilbe throughout shade gardens and woodland settings. In smaller settings, Visions® put on a show in urban courtyards and small-space gardens, or even container gardens on porches, patios, and balcony gardens in the shadier locations around your yard!
Plant this showy perennial for beautiful summer color in shady areas, beneath the canopy of trees, or around the base of large shrubs. You will be delighted to see how this plant forms a graceful perennial border, or add to shade gardens with Hostas and Ferns!
- Raspberry Purple Fluffy Flowering Spires
- Gorgeous Pointed Cut-Leaf Green Leaves
- Showy Blooms For Pollinators & Hummingbirds
- Grand Bouquets & Dried Flower Arrangements
- Mass Plantings, Edging, Groupings, Container Gardens & Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
While most Astilbe handles moist to high-moisture locations, Visions® can be more tolerant of drier soil settings. Astilbe are most successfully grown in a shady area, be it in partial sun, partial shade, or dappled all-day shade, and loves some morning sun and a bit more sun, especially in cooler climates. Visions® prefers moist, humusy, organically rich soils but you will find Astilbe to be a bit more tolerant of drier soils when in more shade. A moist, well-drained area is a key feature for growing a healthy plant. To keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, because the old foliage helps protect the plant from the winter damage, instead prune down in early spring.
- Long-Lived Perennial For Partial Shade
- Cold Hardy & Widely Adaptable
- Moisture Loving
- Prune In Early Spring
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Treat yourself with this beautiful showy little plant and you won't be disappointed! Order yours at Nature Hills and create your own vision in your landscape with the Visions® Astilbe plants today!
