Plant Name: Astilbe – Fanal (False Spirea)
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Technical name: Astilbe X Arendsii ‘Fanal’
Oldest and original hybridized varieties
Taller and Early Bloomer
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Plant Family / Type: Saxifragaceae
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Preferred location: Sun / Partial Shade (popular choice for Shady garden)
Can grow in Sunny beds as long as receiving plenty of moisture
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Mature height: 18” – 24”
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Mature Width: 18” – 20”
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Growth Rate / Habit: Moderate / Upright
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Flower / Foliage:
· Long-narrow Red feathery plumes flowers (reach 12” high) – early Summer
· Flowers can be dried for indoor arrangement
· Lacy green leaves, bronze in Spring
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Companion Plants:
· Hostas, Coral Bell, Begonia, Alternanthera Royal Tapestry
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Preferred soil:
· Rich, moist and well-drained soil
· Tough plants and easy to grow as long as they do not dry out
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Pruning and Maintenance:
· No need to prune or deadhead. Flower heads can be dry naturally for added interest in Fall and Winter
· Divide every 2-3 years in early Spring (Feb to March) to keep the plant in its prime blooming. When: Blooming begins to wane or Crowns begin to show above the soil
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Fertilize
· Fertilize with a high-nitrogen fertilizer
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Astilbe - Fanal
