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 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

astilbe 'heavy metal' bare root plant , ruby red blooms , shade-loving perennial , 2-3 eye healthy roots , deer & rabbit resistant
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Jayme Garden