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Mighty® Chocolate Cherry Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis 'Chocolate Cherry'
SKU #47262
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil evenly moist
SIZE:
Reaches 4 ft. tall and wide.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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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.
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.