Fanal Astilbe

Deep Red Plumes
Shade Garden Color
Pollinator Friendly Blooms

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Fanal Astilbe

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Fanal Astilbe

Fanal Astilbe is a striking red-flowering shade perennial with deep crimson plumes and finely textured foliage. Its compact, clump-forming habit brings bold color, soft movement, and elegant woodland style to moist borders, shaded foundations, cottage gardens, and patio containers.

Why choose Fanal Astilbe?

Choose Fanal Astilbe for its vivid red flower plumes, refined foliage texture, and dependable performance in moist, partially shaded spaces. This classic hybrid astilbe creates a polished mound of fern-like leaves, often with bronze-tinted new growth that matures to green. The upright plumes add strong vertical color without overwhelming nearby hostas, ferns, heuchera, brunnera, and other shade perennials. It is especially effective planted in groups where its rich bloom color can brighten darker garden areas.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Astilbe x arendsii ‘Fanal’
Common Name: Fanal Astilbe, False Spirea
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Habit: Compact, clump-forming perennial with upright flower plumes

Fanal Astilbe Additional Information

Fanal Astilbe is valued for deep red to crimson flower plumes that typically appear in late spring to early summer. The blooms rise above a tidy mound of finely divided foliage, creating a graceful contrast of bold color and soft texture. Its leaves may emerge with bronze tones before maturing green, adding interest even before the flowers open.

This deciduous perennial dies back after frost and returns from the crown in spring. Spent plumes may be removed after flowering for a cleaner look, or left in place for subtle dried texture. Fanal Astilbe performs best in organically rich soil that stays evenly moist, making it well suited to shaded borders, woodland gardens, streamside-style plantings, foundation beds, mass plantings, and containers protected from hot afternoon sun. Mulch helps keep the root zone cool and supports the full, fresh foliage display through summer.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant in organically rich, well-drained soil that retains moisture. Choose a location with partial shade or filtered sunlight for best flower and foliage performance.

2. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during warm weather and while plants are establishing. Regular moisture encourages lush growth and better flowering.

3. Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to help conserve moisture, moderate soil temperatures, and improve soil quality over time.

4. Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks for a tidier appearance, or leave them temporarily for added texture. Cut back old foliage after it dies back in fall or early spring.

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FAQs

How large does Fanal Astilbe grow?
Fanal Astilbe typically forms a compact clump with flowering stems reaching about 18 to 24 inches tall, making it suitable for borders and woodland plantings.
When does Fanal Astilbe bloom?
This cultivar usually blooms in early to midsummer, producing vivid crimson-red flower plumes that remain attractive for several weeks.
Is Fanal Astilbe a perennial?
Yes. Fanal Astilbe is a herbaceous perennial that returns each spring after going dormant during winter.

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Flowering
Partial Shade
Watering

Mature Height	1' - 3'
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Botanical Name	Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'
Bloom Time	Early Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Saxifragaceae
Flower Color	Red
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#1 Container

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Growing Zones 4-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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