Perennials
Astilbe 'Verspink'
Younique Pink astilbe
Also known as: Younique Pink false spirea
Abundant pink plumes sit close above ferny foliage on a compact mound. Grow in rich, moisture-retentive soil; protect from hot afternoon sun.
At a glance
- Sun
- Part shade
- Mature size
- 12–16 in. tall × 14–18 in. wide
- Water
- Consistently moist
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–8
- Bloom
- Pink; late spring–summer.
Sizes & prices
- #1$18.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- More tolerant than some astilbes, but still needs moisture.
- Wet soil
- Moist soil with drainage.
- Heat
- More tolerant than many astilbes; keep roots moist.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Leave dry plumes for winter interest if desired. Cut old stems and leaves to ground level in spring before new growth develops.
Sources & photo credits
Botanical name: Kew Science.
Photo: Ball Horticultural Company image library · Authorized promotional use
Image notes: Astilbe Younique Pink (Verspink). Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company. Resized, uncropped; decorative pot not included.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.