Astilbe 'Heavy Metal' Bare Root Plant | Ruby Red Blooms | Shade-Loving Perennial | 2-3 Eye Healthy Roots | Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Astilbe 'Heavy Metal' is a shade-loving perennial with stunning ruby-red blooms and attractive foliage. Ships as 2-3...
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xAstilbe 'Heavy Metal' is a shade-loving perennial with stunning ruby-red blooms and attractive foliage. Ships as 2-3 eye bare root plants.
- Includes: One Astilbe 'Heavy Metal' bare root plant (2-3 eye)
- Vibrant Blooms: Produces large, fluffy ruby-red flowers in summer
- Shade-Loving: Thrives in part shade to full shade conditions
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow, drought-resistant with consistent watering
- Cold Hardy: Grows well in USDA Zones 4-8
- Attractive Foliage: Features dark green, cut-leaf foliage for year-round interest
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Tolerant to common garden pests
- Ideal for Containers & Borders: A perfect focal point for shady gardens
- Growth Size: Mature height 1.5-2 ft, spreads 1.5-2 ft
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts butterflies & beneficial insects
- Common Name: Chinese Astilbe
- Scientific Name: Astilbe × arendsii ‘Heavy Metal’
- Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
- Sun Exposure: Part shade to full shade
- Soil Type: Moist, humusy, well-draining soil
- Water Needs: Moderate to high (soil should not dry out)
- Bloom Time: Late spring to summer (May-June)
- Flower Color: Ruby red
- Foliage: Deep green, finely cut leaves
- Wildlife Attraction: Pollinators & butterflies
- Tolerates: Deer, rabbits, heavy shade, black walnut
- Ideal Uses: Containers, woodland gardens, shade borders, mass plantings
- Planting & Care Instructions:
- Choose a Location: Select a shady to part-shade spot with moist, well-draining soil.
- Prepare the Soil: Enrich with compost or organic matter for best growth.
- Planting Depth: Dig a hole wide enough for roots and plant with the crown just at soil level.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in dry weather.
- Mulching: Apply mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
- Deadheading: Remove faded flowers for a tidy look or leave them for winter interest.
- Dividing: Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain plant health and vigor.
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Type: Starter Plant
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Ships from: USA
Vendor: Jayme Garden
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