Bring refined color to shaded beds with Astilbe × 'Younique Silvery Pink' (False Spirea 'Younique Silvery Pink'). This compact astilbe makes a neat mound of lacy green foliage, then sends up showy, silvery-pink plumes that brighten the garden in early to midsummer.

Plant it where you can keep the soil consistently moist. You will get the best growth and bloom in rich, humus-filled soil; mix in compost at planting time and top-dress each spring. A mulch layer helps hold moisture and keeps roots cool during warm weather.

Give it partial shade for best results, especially in hotter climates. In cooler-summer areas it can handle more sun, but you will need to water more often and avoid letting the root zone dry out. Aim for steady moisture rather than soggy soil, and water deeply during dry spells.

At maturity, expect a tidy 12-16 inches in height with a similar spread. Use it along paths, in mixed shade borders, or in containers where you can monitor moisture easily. Cut the blooms for fresh arrangements, or leave spent flower heads for subtle seasonal interest before cutting back in late fall or early spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-8.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Part sun
• Growth rate: Fast
• Mature height: 12-16"
• Spread: 14-18"

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