Astilbe Heavy Metal Bare Root Plant | Ruby Red Blooms | Shade-Loving Perennial (2-3 Eye) - Deer & Rabbit Resistant

About This Plant

Astilbe × arendsii ‘Heavy Metal’ is a shade-loving perennial renowned for ruby-red, fluffy blooms and dark green, finely cut foliage. It thrives in moist, humusy, well-draining soil and grows to a mature height of 1.5-2 ft with a similar spread. This cultivar is deer and rabbit resistant and attracts pollinators.

What You Will Receive

One bare root Astilbe ‘Heavy Metal’ plant with 2-3 eye healthy roots. Starter plant type shipped as bare root, intended for planting in a shady to part-shade location.

Growing Information

• Sun Exposure: Part shade to full shade
• Soil: Moist, humusy, well-draining
• Water: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist
• Bloom Time: Late spring to summer (May–June)
• Flower Color: Ruby red
• Foliage: Deep green, finely cut leaves
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-8
• Uses: Containers, woodland gardens, shade borders, mass plantings
• Care: Mulch to retain moisture; deadhead for tidiness or winter interest; divide every 3-4 years

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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