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Astilbe 'Chocolate Cherry'PBR (Mighty Series)

Flower bulbs
£4.95
SPP00878
Currently out of stock

Quick overview

New astilbe, dark pink buds open to hot pink fluffy plumes, held on chocolate-flushed stems. Tall clump-forming with rich burgundy to red ferny leaves. Good in damp ground, shady areas. Height: 1.2m,Flowering time: July - August onwards Preferred conditions: Shade or part shade. x1 Bareroot for planting.

Known as false goat's beard these stunning hardy perennials add hight and structure to planting schemes or containers. Good companions to Hosta’s to help protect against slugs!

Origin/native: Mountainous Asia and North America

x1 Bareroot for planting.

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Plant Details

Flowering Time:
May to July
Genus / Species:
Astilbe 'Chocolate Cherry'PBR (Mighty Series)
Cultivar / Variety:
Chocolate Cherry
Common Name:
Astilbe
Height / Spread:
1.2m/50cm
Type:
Bare Root / Hardy Perennial

Preferred Conditions

Planting Depth:
5-10cm, roots pointing downwards, "eyes" or growing points slightly below surface
Soil Type:
well-drained soil, generally semi gritty and moderately fertile
Where to Plant:
Pots/containers/borders
Position:
Shade / Part shade
Watering:
Generally only in hot conditions or when in containers keep moist
Care Tips:
Perennial plants will come back each year so decide to plant them in final growing positions or if you grow them as container displays they can be planted out after flowering.
Feeding:
After flowering you can apply a balanced liquid fertiliser weekly for a month to build up the bulbs for next year.

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