Fanal Astilbe (Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal')
ah-STILL-bee ex arendsii 'Fanal'
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Deciduous Perennial Compact, Upright, Mounding
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Available May 9
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Price |
Availability |
#1 gallon |
Field
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$10.65 |
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Discover the allure of the most popular red Astilbe, featuring deep red flowers that bloom early in the season. Its stunning spring foliage starts as mahogany, transitioning to vibrant green by summer, creating a striking display in any garden!
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Sports narrow, deep red blooms and is more cold-hardy than most of its cousins.
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Pros
- Thrive in part-to-full shade
- Make great cut flowers
- Come in a wide variety of colors and sizes
- Deer and rabbit resistant
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Cons
- Susceptible to powdery mildew (water the soil, not the foliage)
- Most will not thrive in full sun
- Need regular moisture to bloom well
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
18 - 24 inches
tall. 18 - 24 inches
wide.
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Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Sun Exposure |
Full Shade - Partial Sun |
Moisture Tolerance |
May tolerate full sun in cooler areas with adequate moisture.
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Zones |
4a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
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Tags |
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Extended Bloom Time, Fall Color, For a Shady Spot, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Full Shade, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Rain Garden, Good for Rock Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Thrillers, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant, Winter Interest, Woodland Garden Deer Resistant Perennials, Large Perennials, Pink or Red Flowering Perennials, Summer Blooming Perennials
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Bloom Period |
Summer
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Flower Color |
Red
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Foliage Color |
Mahogany
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More Info from Experts |
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Commonly Planted with...
Hosta, Ferns, Heuchera, Brunnera macrophylla, Ligularia, Tiarella, Pulmonaria, and Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra).
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