When to plant:
(In the UK, In Pots/Containers, Seeds)
Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in White' flowers around the middle of the summer around late June / early July. Planting should take place in the early spring, between early March and late April.

How to plant:
(In the UK, In Pots/Containers)

Astilbe chinensis Visions in White needs to be planted in a pot after division until it is established and strong enough to be transplanted into the garden during the spring. Astilbe chinensis Visions in White thrives in moist and well fertilised soil which has the benefit of full sun or least partial shade. Given the right conditions the Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in White’ will adapt well to new soil.

How to grow:
(In Pots/Containers, from seed/cuttings, in the UK)
Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in White’ is grown from root division. Root division and replanting should take place in early spring.  Astilbe chinensis Visions in White grows vigorously in the UK provided that it has an adequate amount of sun and a moist fertile soil to grow in

Caring for:
(In Spring/Summer/Autumn & Winter, In Pots, In the UK)
Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in White’ should be cut back in the early autumn. Watering over particularly try periods over the summer may be required as the Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in White will not thrive in dry soil. Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in White’ is much like the other “Visions” that are available as part of the Astilbe hybrid however they are less coarse and this needs to be remembered when pruning back.

Where to plant:

Astilbe chinensis Visions in White works well in larger planters, either on their own or as part of a  tub of mixed perennials. Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in White’ can also be planted into the garden once new plants are more established. As this plant requires a good level of sunlight, or at least on partial shade, tubs make it easy to accommodate this as they can be moved to ensure optimum exposure.

 If planting young plants directly into the garden choose a border or bed which is not overly shaded and which has an adequate level of moisture in the soil.

What to plant with:
Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red' is striking magenta  plant which would work well with a variety of pot or bedding flowers, particularly Phlox or any of the longer stemmed garden perennials in various colours.

How to propagate:
(Cuttings/Seeds etc)

Root division is the most effective way to propagate the Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in White'. Division should take place in early March and young plants transplanted into soil by mid-late May. Division should take place every two to three years so that the parent plant is not ill-effected and that the new plants are of a high quality.

Companion/Combination plants for:
Astilbe chinensis Visions in White works very well in a border or tub with Phlox and Hostas as well as alongside other members of the Astilbe family. All of which thrive in moist fertile soil and require partial shade to full sun.

Is Astilbe chinensis Visions in White hardy:
Astilbe chinensis Visions in White is a hardy plant which needs no more than two hours maintenance a year.

Other types of Astilbe:
The Astilbe group are a cultivated collection of hybrids which are very similar to one another and which come in a variety of colours. All tend to be very easy to grow in the UK in the right conditions.