Fanal Astilbe is a compact mounding herbaceous perennial with toothed dark green fern-like foliage that emerges bronze and gains red tints in summer. Feathery panicles of deep red flowers bloom above the leaves in late spring into summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant.
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly, keep soils moist to prevent burning or foliage decline. Powdery mildew and wilt may occur. Watch for Japanese beetles.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Lenten Rose, Azalea
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
