PL#1851
'Chocolate Shogun'
Astilbe arendsii
Astilbe 'Chocolate Shogun' is known for its glossy chocolate-bronze foliage, which provides long-lasting color in shaded gardens. In mid to late summer, it produces pink-blushed flower panicles that contrast beautifully against its dark leaves. Thriving in part to full shade, it prefers organically rich, moist, well-drained soil and requires consistent watering to maintain its lush appearance. Resistant to deer and rabbits, it is a reliable choice for woodland gardens, borders, and containers. Suitable for USDA zones 4-8, it adds texture and seasonal interest to low-light landscapes.
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- Genus
- Astilbe
- Species
- arendsii
- Cultivar
- Chocolate Shogun
- Trade name
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- Hardiness zones
- 3–8 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 2.667 ft
- Mature width
- 1.5–1.667 ft
- Description
- Astilbe 'Chocolate Shogun' is known for its glossy chocolate-bronze foliage, which provides long-lasting color in shaded gardens. In mid to late summer, it produces pink-blushed flower panicles that contrast beautifully against its dark leaves. Thriving in part to full shade, it prefers organically rich, moist, well-drained soil and requires consistent watering to maintain its lush appearance. Resistant to deer and rabbits, it is a reliable choice for woodland gardens, borders, and containers. Suitable for USDA zones 4-8, it adds texture and seasonal interest to low-light landscapes.
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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- Drought tolerant
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- Flood tolerant
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- Deer resistant
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- Thornless
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- Asexual propagation forbidden
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