{"product_id":"astilbe-heavy-metal-bare-root-plant-ruby-red-blooms-shade-loving-perennial-2-3-eye-healthy-roots-deer-rabbit-resistant-1","title":"Astilbe 'Heavy Metal' Bare Root Plant | Ruby Red Blooms | Shade-Loving Perennial | 2-3 Eye Healthy Roots | Deer \u0026 Rabbit Resistant","description":"Astilbe 'Heavy Metal' is a shade-loving perennial with stunning ruby-red blooms and attractive foliage. Ships as 2-3 eye bare root plants.\n\nIncludes: One Astilbe 'Heavy Metal' bare root plant (2-3 eye)\nVibrant Blooms: Produces large, fluffy ruby-red flowers in summer\nShade-Loving: Thrives in part shade to full shade conditions\nLow Maintenance: Easy to grow, drought-resistant with consistent watering\nCold Hardy: Grows well in USDA Zones 4-8\nAttractive Foliage: Features dark green, cut-leaf foliage for year-round interest\nDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant: Tolerant to common garden pests\nIdeal for Containers \u0026amp; Borders: A perfect focal point for shady gardens\nGrowth Size: Mature height 1.5-2 ft, spreads 1.5-2 ft\nPollinator-Friendly: Attracts butterflies \u0026amp; beneficial insects\n\nCommon Name: Chinese Astilbe\nScientific Name: Astilbe × arendsii ‘Heavy Metal’\nPlant Type: Herbaceous Perennial\nUSDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8\nSun Exposure: Part shade to full shade\nSoil Type: Moist, humusy, well-draining soil\nWater Needs: Moderate to high (soil should not dry out)\nBloom Time: Late spring to summer (May-June)\nFlower Color: Ruby red\nFoliage: Deep green, finely cut leaves\nWildlife Attraction: Pollinators \u0026amp; butterflies\nTolerates: Deer, rabbits, heavy shade, black walnut\nIdeal Uses: Containers, woodland gardens, shade borders, mass plantings\nPlanting \u0026amp; Care Instructions:\nChoose a Location: Select a shady to part-shade spot with moist, well-draining soil.\nPrepare the Soil: Enrich with compost or organic matter for best growth.\nPlanting Depth: Dig a hole wide enough for roots and plant with the crown just at soil level.\nWatering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in dry weather.\nMulching: Apply mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.\nDeadheading: Remove faded flowers for a tidy look or leave them for winter interest.\nDividing: Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain plant health and vigor.\n\nastilbe heavy metal, shade garden plant, ruby red astilbe, perennial flowers, deer resistant plants, rabbit resistant flowers, part shade perennials, moist soil plants, shade border plant, pollinator friendly flowers, woodland garden plant, container gardening, summer bloom perennial","brand":"FaithFolkStudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51599362687297,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/55b70661-il_fullxfull.6633535766_9n8a.jpg?v=1775997596","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/astilbe-heavy-metal-bare-root-plant-ruby-red-blooms-shade-loving-perennial-2-3-eye-healthy-roots-deer-rabbit-resistant-1","provider":"FaithFolkStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}