Mighty® Chocolate Cherry Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis 'Chocolate Cherry'
SKU #47262
| Description | Chocolate-maroon foliage is contrasted by dense clusters of cherry-red flowers held on long dark-red stems above the foliage. Blooms later than many Astilbe, extending the flowering season into late summer. This tall variety is perfect for the back of shady perennial beds. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Keep soil evenly moist |
| Blooms | Mid to late summer |
| Mature Size | Reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera) |
| Care | Thrives in organically rich, evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade or filtered sun; does not tolerate dry conditions. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist, avoiding the crown. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Remove old foliage and stems in early spring. Feed in early spring, and again after bloom. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.