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ASTILBE 'Vesuvius'( Japonica Group)
Japanese Astilbe, Japanese False Spirea, Vesuvius False Spirea
One of many early-blooming hybrids of the East Asian species Astilbe japonica, 'Vesuvius' is a clump-forming perennial grown for its large, feathery, deep-pink flower clusters in late spring and early summer. They arise on slender stems above ferny clumps of lustrous rich green foliage.
Astilbes in the Japonica Group prefer partial shade and moist, fertile, well-drained soil, but can tolerate drier and sunnier locations. This low-maintenance perennial looks best when planted in groups or mixed with other perennials for shade like Japanese painted fern and hostas.
8 - 2
4 - 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
20"-28" / 50.8cm - 71.1cm (24)
1'-2' / 0.3m - 0.6m (2)
Late Spring, Early Summer
Hybrid Origin
Acidic, Neutral
Well Drained
Loam
Medium
Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
Pink, Dark Red
Brown
Green, Dark Green
No
Single
Yes
Fine
Glossy
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
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