Fanal Astilbe

Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'

Pronunciation: a-STIL-bee ar-END-see-eye
SKU #00350
4-9

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LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 1 ft. wide.

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Description A showy bloomer for beautiful summer color in shaded areas. Tall, feathery blooms of deep garnet-red valued for their light, airy quality rise above graceful mounds of bronze-green foliage. Thrives in dappled or full shade borders. Gorgeous in mass plantings. An herbaceous perennial.
Bloom Time Mid-spring to summer
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container
Design Ideas Looks beautiful displaying its ruby red blooms in the middle to back row of a shade garden. Especially showy in a large grouping surrounded by smaller, white-flowering plants.
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera)
Care Instructions Thrives in organically rich, evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade or filtered sun; does not tolerate dry conditions. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist, avoiding the crown. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Remove old foliage and stems in early spring. Feed in early spring, and again after bloom.
Lore This well known group falls into the Saxifrage family. The genus was named from the Greek for without sheen or non-shining to describe the foliage. Of the 14 or so species, most are from Asia, with a couple of North Americans. The earliest astilbes arrived from China to Paris via Jesuit missionaries, leading to early hybridization in that region and Germany rather than Britain.
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DescriptionA showy bloomer for beautiful summer color in shaded areas. Tall, feathery blooms of deep garnet-red valued for their light, airy quality rise above graceful mounds of bronze-green foliage. Thrives in dappled or full shade borders. Gorgeous in mass plantings. An herbaceous perennial.
Bloom TimeMid-spring to summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasLooks beautiful displaying its ruby red blooms in the middle to back row of a shade garden. Especially showy in a large grouping surrounded by smaller, white-flowering plants.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich, evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade or filtered sun; does not tolerate dry conditions. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist, avoiding the crown. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Remove old foliage and stems in early spring. Feed in early spring, and again after bloom.
History
LoreThis well known group falls into the Saxifrage family. The genus was named from the Greek for without sheen or non-shining to describe the foliage. Of the 14 or so species, most are from Asia, with a couple of North Americans. The earliest astilbes arrived from China to Paris via Jesuit missionaries, leading to early hybridization in that region and Germany rather than Britain.

Frequently asked questions

Does Fanal Astilbe produce flowers?
Mid-spring to summer
Is Fanal Astilbe evergreen or deciduous?
Fanal Astilbe is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Fanal Astilbe?
Fanal Astilbe is Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Fanal Astilbe resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
How fast does Fanal Astilbe grow?
Fanal Astilbe has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Fanal Astilbe in my landscape?
Fanal Astilbe is suitable for: Border, Container.
How can I use Fanal Astilbe in my garden design?
Looks beautiful displaying its ruby red blooms in the middle to back row of a shade garden. Especially showy in a large grouping surrounded by smaller, white-flowering plants.
What color are Fanal Astilbe flowers?
Fanal Astilbe produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Fanal Astilbe?
Fanal Astilbe has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Fanal Astilbe?
Good companion plants for Fanal Astilbe include: Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera).
How do I care for Fanal Astilbe?
Thrives in organically rich, evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade or filtered sun; does not tolerate dry conditions. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist, avoiding the crown. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Remove old foliage and stems in early spring. Feed in early spring, and again after bloom.

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