Younique Ruby Red Astilbe
Astilbe 'Ruby Red'
Essentials
At a Glance
Plant Type
Perennial
Height
20 inches
Width
20 inches
Light
Partial Sun, Shade
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Water
High
Humidity
High
Lifespan
Long-lived with division
Native To
Asia
Toxicity
Non-toxic
The Story
Plant Bio
Astilbe are clump-forming perennials that thrive in shade and moist conditions, celebrated for their handsome, fern-like foliage and feathery plumes of flowers. 'Ruby Red', part of the Younique series, stands out for its intensely colored, deep ruby-red plumes on a compact plant. It is also noted for being more floriferous and earlier to bloom than older red varieties.
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Planting
How to Grow
- Choose a location with part-shade and consistently moist soil
- Incorporate plenty of compost or organic matter into the soil
- Dig a hole and set the plant with the crown at or just below soil level
- Backfill with the amended soil and press firmly
- Water thoroughly after planting to eliminate air pockets
- Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture
Pro Tip
To maintain vibrant flower color, protect from hot afternoon sun which can cause the plumes to fade prematurely.
Keep It Thriving
Care Guide
Do
- Provide consistent and regular water, especially in summer
- Plant in rich, organic soil
- Mulch well to keep the roots cool and moist
- Divide every few years to maintain vigor and flower production
Don't
- Do not plant in full sun, which will scorch the leaves
- Do not allow the soil to become dry
- Avoid planting in poor, unamended soil
- Don't remove the faded flower plumes; they provide winter interest
Seasonal Care Calendar
| Task | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Fertilize | ||||||||||||
| Mulch | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
Watch Out For
Pests & Diseases
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Good to Know
Common Questions
Younique Ruby Red Astilbe questions
What zones can Younique Ruby Red Astilbe grow in?
Younique Ruby Red Astilbe is hardy in USDA Zones 4–8. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.
Is Younique Ruby Red Astilbe deer resistant?
Yes — Younique Ruby Red Astilbe is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.
When does Younique Ruby Red Astilbe bloom?
Younique Ruby Red Astilbe typically blooms in early summer through mid-summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.
Does Younique Ruby Red Astilbe need full sun?
Younique Ruby Red Astilbe does best in part shade.
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