Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red' - Astilbe de Chine vivaces Its natural columnar habit creates

Its natural columnar habit creates a remarkable vertical silhouette

Avoid cold drafts

Hardiness zone: 3b

Temperature: Keep your crocodile fern in a room where the temperature remains constant between 18 and 24°C (64-75°F)

so pruning is generally not necessary

Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red' - Astilbe de Chine vivaces Its natural columnar habit createsCharacteristics Type: Herbaceous perennial Common name: Chinese Astilbe Scientific name: Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red' Flower color: Magenta Mature height: 0. 600. 75 m Mature width: 0. 500. 65 m Habit: Bushy, upright, feathery and airy plumes Bloom time: Mid summer to late summer Exposure: Partial shade to full shade Watering needs: Regular, consistently moist soil Soil type: Rich in organic matter, well drained Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 8