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Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'

Also Known As

  • Astilbe arendsii 'Fanal'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 3b-9b

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Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal' plant details

Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: award-winning, compact, cutting garden, panicles, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'

USDA Zones: 3b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Astilbe offer excitement and vivid colour for the shade to part sun garden. The large upright red flower spike of ‘Fanal’ rises from elegant lacy foliage. Needs rich moist soil for best performance and dividing every 2-3 years.
Still one of the very darkest red Astilbe hybrids, Fanal is an award winning cultivar producing deep intense red feathery flower spikes in late spring and early summer. The foliage of this easy to grow perennial starts out bronze and deepens to green with red tinges.Astilbe tend to be long lived clump forming perennials that are generally provided with midday and afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Astilbe also makes for an easy to grow cut flower.
With most astilbes blooming in fluffy pastel shades, this brilliant deep red is a stand out. Fanal is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, ensuring both genetic quality and stellar adaptability to a variety of growing regions.

By: Leafari

Fernlike foliage emerges a deep bronzy red in spring and turns a rich green. Crimson flower spikes. Blooms early summer. Clump forming. Growth Rate medium
Pomegranate-red flowers ; feathery, reddish foliage make this very early, 2' variety popular for forcing indoors. Sun-PSh/Med

Gardening facts about Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal' plant

How to Grow Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 24"-36"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-40"

Width: 12"-25"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 7"-10"

Width: 7"-10"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-7'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8"-16"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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