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Mighty Chocolate Cherry False Goat's Beard
Astilbe chinensis 'Mighty Chocolate Cherry'
False Goat's Beard
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Spires of fluffy, brilliant red-pink flowers rise to nearly 4 feet in summer. Foliage emerges a deep burgundy red and matures to deep green. Flowers are borne on red stems and last for weeks. Tolerant of heavy shade to partial sun and a variety of soils. Do not allow to dry out when newly planted. Established plants can tolerate short periods of drought.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Tolerates shade.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Low maintenance.
Quick answers
How big does Mighty Chocolate Cherry False Goat's Beard get?
About 36"+ tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Mighty Chocolate Cherry False Goat's Beard need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Mighty Chocolate Cherry False Goat's Beard need?
Moderate water use.
Will Mighty Chocolate Cherry False Goat's Beard grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Mighty Chocolate Cherry False Goat's Beard deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Mighty Chocolate Cherry False Goat's Beard in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Mighty Chocolate Cherry False Goat's Beard wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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