Description
False Spirea Younique Carmine™ is a compact shade perennial that adds rich color and soft texture to garden beds and containers. Feathery fuchsia-red plumes bloom from early to mid summer above dense green foliage, creating a bright and elegant display in shady spaces. Perfect for borders, woodland gardens, and mixed containers, False Spirea Younique Carmine™ also makes an excellent cut flower and attracts butterflies to the garden.
False Spirea Younique Carmine™ thrives in part sun to full shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering helps keep the foliage lush and encourages abundant blooms throughout the growing season. Its compact upright habit makes it ideal for smaller garden spaces and container plantings, while the dried plume heads can be left standing for added winter interest. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this perennial brings dependable beauty to shaded landscapes year after year.
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Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Astilbe 'Verscarmine'
Color: fuchsia
Light: part sun – full shade
Watering: a little more than average
Soil: moist, rich, acidic, well draining
Zone: 3 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (20″), width (18″)
Blooming Season: early – mid summer
Growth Rate: medium
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