Description
False Spirea Mighty™ Chocolate Cherry is a bold, dramatic perennial that brings rich color and texture to shaded gardens. Tall cherry red flower plumes rise above lush foliage with deep green, chocolate brown, and reddish tones from mid to late summer, creating a striking display in borders, woodland gardens, and containers. The dark red stems add even more visual interest, making False Spirea Mighty™ Chocolate Cherry an eye-catching focal point in any shady landscape.
False Spirea Mighty™ Chocolate Cherry thrives in part sun to full shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering helps maintain healthy foliage and encourages abundant blooms throughout the growing season. Its large upright habit makes it perfect for mass plantings, mixed borders, and container gardens where height and color are needed. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this perennial also attracts butterflies while delivering season-long beauty in cool, shaded spaces.
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Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Astilbe chinensis 'Mighty Chocolate Cherry'
Color: cherry red
Light: part sun – full shade
Watering: a little more than average
Soil: moist, rich, acidic, well draining
Zone: 2 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (3-4'), width (30″)
Blooming Season: mid – late summer
Growth Rate: medium
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