| Botanical Name: |
Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal' |
| Form: |
Perennial |
| Sun Exposure: |
Shade/Partial Shade |
| Height/Habit: |
2 - 3' |
| Spread: |
18 - 24" |
| Spacing: |
18 - 24" |
| Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
| Foliage Type: |
Dark green compound leaves/leaflets ovate to oblong with serrated edges. |
| Flower Form: |
Spikes 20 - 40" tall, plume-like panicles of masses of small individual flowers. |
| Flower Color: |
Red |
| Flowering Date: |
Early to mid summer. |
| Planting Requirements: |
Can tolerate more sun in boggy sites. Won't thrive in alkaline or heavy clay soils that dry out in the summer. |
| Soil Requirements: |
Fertile, organic soil, that retains moisture but not soggy. |
| Growth Rate: |
Moderate to slow. |
| Unique Characteristics: |
Blossom color, attractive delicate fern-like foliage. Perfect perennial to dress up a shaded area. Looks great planted with hostas. The flower plumes also make good cutflowers. |
| Pruning: |
May want to remove spent flower stems. |
| Additional Information: |
Good planted with Lady, Maidenhair or Japanese Painted Ferns, Hosta varieties. |
