Astilbe 'VISION VULCANO'

Astilbe series Vision is bred by Wilhelmus Franciscus van Veen from the Netherlands with the aim of achieving the richest colours, profuse flowering, and at the same time beautiful leaves that adorn the plant for the rest of the season when it is not in bloom. These are mostly hybrids of a. chinensis and a. arendsii. Vision Inferno is a cross between a. arendsii and a. Weisse Gloria. It was granted a patent No. PP31422 in 2020.

Vision Vulcano is a glowing purple pink astilbe variety with erect, dense yet fluffy inflorescence. Compared to Vision in Purple it is shorter, more compact, and the flowers have more of a dark pink tone. Blooming begins in late June atop 30-40 cm tall, strong stems, and may last until mid August. Deciduous leaves emerge dark maroon and mature to dark green, they are divided, each leaflet heavily serrated at margins, healthy, and glossy.

Grow astilbe in humus-rich soil. If planted in boggy or regularly watered bed they can sit in full sun, too, otherwise choose a semi-shaded or shaded location. They are water loving plants and require a good dose of nutrients to look their best. They will not grow in chalky or clay soil that dries out in summer.

For best results divide the clumps every 3-4 years removing old and dead rhizomes in early spring. Also in the spring remove old leaves and last year’s flowers. If grown in poor soil you may need to cut back the entire plant after flowering to get rid of spent stems and tired foliage in order to encourage growth of new leaves. A dose of a liquid fertilizer is recommended. Fully hardy to min. -29 °C (USDA zone 5).

Last update 15-06-2022