Fanal Astilbe

Astilbe x a. 'Fanal'

$18.00 + GST

Compact mounds of elegant, lacy green foliage in an upright form and light, airy quality. Large plumes of long, narrow feathery maroon-red plumes in early summer and give way to seed heads which may be left on the plant for winter interest.

TYPE Perennial SUN Part Shade
HEIGHT 2 ft SOIL Moist Well Drained
SPREAD 2 ft FLOWER Summer, Red
ZONE 3 FRUIT No Fruit
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Latin Name: Astilbe x a. 'Fanal'
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Growth Rate:

Medium growth rate

Foliage:

Bronze-green lacy foliage

Birds/Bees/Hummingbirds:

Attracts butterflies

Deer/Rabbit:

Deer and rabbit resistant

Applications:

Used as a border plant, in edging or as a waterside/woodland plant

Notes:

Common Concerns: Significant die back can occur in hot summers or period of drought

Winter:

Seedheads provide winter interest

Cut/Dried Flower:

Beautiful use as a cut or dried flower

Ornamental Features:

Blooms in early summer

Sun:

Plant in a part shade to full shade location

Drainage:

Prefers moist, sandy or clay conditions - does not like to dry out

Maintenance:

Low maintenance

Pruning:

Seedheads may be removed, or left for winter interest; Will rebloom if plants are cut back

Clump Division:

Should be divided every few years in early spring

Edible/Medicinal Uses:

May have herbal edible/medicinal uses but not widely known

Disclaimer:

DISCLAIMER: The information presented here regarding edible/herbal/medicinal uses is for informational purposes only. Always consult a physician or other qualified health professional prior to ingesting any plant not sold expressly for its edibility

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Pot Size

#1 Pot