Astilbe - Chinese Mighty Chocolate Cherry

DESCRIPTION: Showy, velvety, upright, red flower spikes over divided, dark green and chocolate brown to reddish foliage; perfect in a shady spot with dappled light; prefers moisture so water regularly for abundant flowers and nice foliage.

BOTANICAL NAME: Astibe 'Mighty Chocolate Cherry'
OTHER NAMES: False Spirea, False Goat's Beard
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 90-125 cm
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 90-125 cm
SUN EXPOSURE: Prefers partial shade areas
FLOWER COLOUR: Red flowers on chocolate-red stems
FLOWERING TIME: Mid summer
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Dark green with chocolate brown-red overtones
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up to -39.9° Celsius )
WATER NEEDS: Average to moist
OTHER FEATURES: Border, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Moisture Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Attractive Foliage