{"product_id":"younique-white-astilbe","title":"Younique White Astilbe","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCompact, Free-Flowering White Plumes for the Shade\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYounique White Astilbe (\u003cem\u003eAstilbe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Younique White') brightens shaded beds with full, fluffy white plumes held above glossy, deeply cut green foliage in summer. The Younique series is bred to be compact and exceptionally well-branched, producing more plumes on a tidy plant. Deer-resistant and reliably hardy, it lights up moist, part-shade borders and rain gardens in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYounique White Astilbe Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstilbe 'Younique White'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14–18 in. tall, 14–18 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly to midsummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, rich; never let it dry out — excellent for rain gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to about -25°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact shade color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its tidy, well-branched habit suits the front of a shaded border and small spaces. Space 14–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRain gardens and woodland borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loves moist soil and tolerates clay; the plumes draw bees and butterflies. Pair with hostas, ferns, and brunnera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into rich, moist, shaded soil. Keep consistently moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Younique White Astilbe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 14–18 inches apart in a spot that stays moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Younique White Astilbe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist — water every 1–3 days in dry weather. Astilbe foliage scorches if it dries out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain steady moisture, especially in any sun. It will not tolerate prolonged drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to zone 4, returning each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need shade and moisture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — astilbe is a moist-shade plant. Give it rich, consistently moist soil out of hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely browse astilbe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes the Younique series special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's bred for a compact, well-branched habit that produces more plumes on a smaller, tidier plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYounique Pink Astilbe (Astilbe):\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft pink from the same compact series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold-leaved shade companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native fern for moist shade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315433001265,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/younique-white-astilbe.jpg?v=1779747491","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/younique-white-astilbe","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}