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Astilbe chinensis Mighty Chocolate Cherry

Mighty Chocolate Cherry False Spiraea: Patent PP27676

  • »  Bright raspberry buds open to hot pink flowers on sturdy red stems
  • »  Compact mound of fern-like, chocolate-maroon foliage
  • »  Chinese astilbe are generally more sun-tolerant and require less water
  • »  Bloom Time: June to July

1gal
$34.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:95-120 cm
  • Spread:30-50 cm
  • Spacing:30-36 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink, Red
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Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Fragrant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Compact
Foliage Color
• Bronze
• Maroon
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Astilbe chinensis 'Mighty Chocolate Cherry'

Grows best in light to moderate shade, with average to moist soils. Astilbe may burn if planted in full sun. Deep shade tolerant, but will not flower as prolifically. Water plants during the summer especially if there is less than average rainfall. Extended drought periods will lead to browning of the foliage and may result in foliage drop. After flowers finish, prune off spent blooms and lightly shape the foliage to encourage new growth.