Astilbe hybrid 'Younique Cerise'

– Attracts pollinators like bees and hoverflies

– Resistant to deer and rabbits

– Spring: Foliage emerges; buds form early

– Early Summer: Main bloom period (often May–June, depending on zone)

– Fall: Foliage gradually yellows and dies back

– Winter: Root system remains dormant; protect with mulch in colder regions

– Compact borders – woodland gardens – containers – mass planting for color impact

– Finely textured, deep green foliage, resembling ferns

– Forms a dense, symmetrical mound that provides structure and seasonal interest

– Maintains attractive appearance throughout the season with adequate water

– Rich cerise-pink plumes, densely packed and upright

– Long-lasting blooms on sturdy stems above the foliage

– Blooms earlier than many other Astilbe varieties—typically late spring to early summer

– Excellent cut flower for fresh or dried use

– Plant in spring or early fall in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil

– Avoid dry, sandy, or overly compacted soil

– Space plants 12–15 inches apart

– Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate temperature

– Deadhead spent plumes to neaten appearance (optional)

– Cut back all foliage in fall after it yellows or in early spring before new growth emerges

– Lightly trim during the season to remove any damaged or drying leaves

– Requires consistently moist soil

– Not drought tolerant—supplement water during dry spells

– Mulch helps retain soil moisture and reduce temperature stress

– Best in partial shade to full shade

– Tolerates morning sun in cool climates if consistently watered

– Avoid hot, direct afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch

– Flowers are suitable for cutting or drying

– Does not produce fruit

– Propagation is by division every 3–4 years

– Apply balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) or compost in early spring

– Can lightly feed midseason if planted in poor soil

– Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizer, which may cause weak stems

– Attracts bees and beneficial insects

– Fertile flowers may produce seed, but not typically propagated this way

– Best propagated through division

– Hosta, Heuchera, Tiarella, Pulmonaria, and Brunnera

– Ferns, Alchemilla mollis, or Lamium for layered texture

– Hydrangea, Cornus alba, or Acer palmatum as shaded canopy companions

– Excellent in shade containers or woodland borders