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Astilbe arendsii Fanal
Fanal Astilbe
- » Red spring foliage turns green in summer
- » Deep red flowers in summer
- » Great for the shaded garden
- » Deer and rabbit resistant
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:18-24 in
- Spread:18-28 in
- Bloom Color: Red Shades
Fanal' adds some color to the shaded landscape with red foliage in the spring that transistions to green for the summer months and that's just the foliage. The deep red flowers top the lacy green foliage in the hot summer months. A great selection for the shaded garden especially useful in woodland areas or where deer browsing is a concern since deer and rabbits tend to leave Astilbe's alone. Thrives even in the darkest shade.
Maintenance and Care
| • | Mass Planting |
Flower Color
| • | Red |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Astilbe arendsii Fanal
Astilbes should be pruned in the early spring after the last frost. Pruning them in early summer is an option but the longer you wait the more flowers could be lost to the prune. You can prune off spent flowers to keep your plant looking tidy but too much pruning late in the season can spur new growth that is delicate and may be killed off by frosts in the fall and winter and cause undo stress to the plant as well as an unsightly plant.