Astilbe 'Lowlands Ruby Red'

False Spirea

Astilbe chinensis 'Lowlands Ruby Red'. An early bloomer of cherry red plumes. The glossy green foliage looks great even without flowers.

MATURE HEIGHT: 20-24".

MATURE SPREAD: 18-24".

HARDINESS ZONES: 3,4,5,6,7,8.

FLOWER: Early season.

SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to mostly shady.

SIZE SHIPPED: 2.5" pot. (plants shipped to California may be bare root and trimmed)
Astilbe are wonderful hardy perennials that can grow in full sun, part sun or shade. As with most perennials Astilbe grow best in well draining soil. Astilbe prefer consistently moist soil. If they are allowed to dry out they may go dormant. They are a good choice for containers. The fragrant flowers can be dried or added to fresh flower bouquets. The foliage is very attractive even without blossoms. Astilbe are generally resistant to deer and rabbits. Our Astilbe are some of the best available on the market today. We search wide and far for the best performing, most colorful varieties that are reproduced vegetatively. Our plants are vigorous hybrids not inferior seedlings. All of our astilbe are of blooming age/size.

Our plants have been over-wintered here in the upper Midwest to ensure strength and hardiness and to encourage blooming the first year in your garden. Our plants are grown outdoors where Mother Nature helps us produce the best plants possible. Our potted plants can be planted at your convenience, just keep them watered until you are ready to put them into the ground. We include complete planting instructions with all orders. This plant is ready for your garden