Astilbe arendsii 'Fanal'
False Spirea
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Raspberry-red blooms with bronze-red foliage that turns a dark green later. Fern-like foliage is very attractive. The intense bloom color adds drama to the part-shade to shade setting.
Interesting Notes
This was the first Arend's hybrid with bronze foliage and red flowers, released in 1933 and remains a top seller.
Bloom Time
June-July (early to mid)
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Requires constant moisture to perform at best. Prefers moist, slightly acidic, humus-rich soil in light shade to filtered sun.
When to Divide
early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor
Good Companions
False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss
(Brunnera macrophylla),
Kamchatka Bugbane
(Cimicifuga simplex),
Lady Fern
(Athyrium filix-femina),
Plantain Lily
(Hosta ),
Spurge
(Pachysandra terminalis),
Ragwort, Senecio
(Ligularia stenocephala)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
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Critter Resistance
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Rabbit Resistant |
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Deer Resistant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)