Astilbe Fanal 2 gal.

Astilbe Fanal (Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal') 

Description:
Astilbe Fanal (Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal') is a showstopping perennial renowned for its deep crimson-red, feathery plumes-the darkest red of all astilbes-rising above mounds of attractive bronze-tinged, fern-like foliage. Blooming from early to mid-summer, Fanal brings bold color and elegant texture to shaded borders, woodland gardens, and moist landscapes. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this compact variety is perfect for mass plantings, edging, and as a cut flower, both fresh and dried. Astilbe Fanal thrives in partial to full shade with consistently moist, rich, well-drained soil, and is deer and rabbit resistant, making it an easy-care choice for any garden.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'

• Common Name: Fanal Astilbe, False Spirea

• Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Mature Height: 15–20 inches

• Mature Spread: 12–18 inches

• Growth Habit: Compact, upright, clump-forming

• Foliage: Bronze-tinted when emerging, maturing to dark green with a reddish tint; fern-like

• Flower Color: Deep crimson red, feathery plumes

• Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer

• Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates full sun in cool climates with adequate moisture)

• Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.6–7.5)

• Water Needs: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–8

• Maintenance: Very low; deadhead for tidiness or leave plumes for winter interest, cut back old foliage in early spring

• Resistances: Deer resistant, rabbit resistant, tolerant of wet soils and black walnut

• Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Uses: Borders, woodland gardens, mass plantings, shade gardens, cut and dried flowers, containers

Care Tips:

• Plant in partial to full shade for best color and health.

• Keep soil consistently moist; mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool.

• Fertilize in early spring and after bloom for vigorous growth.

• Deadhead spent blooms for a tidy appearance or leave for winter texture.

• Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor.

Add a dramatic splash of deep red to your shade garden with Astilbe Fanal-a compact, easy-care perennial perfect for borders, woodland gardens, and fresh or dried arrangements!