Botanical profile
Astilbe 'Fanal'
Latin name
Astilbe 'Fanal' (are.)
Common name
Astilbe arendsii with bright red flowers
Type
Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae
Narrow, bold red plumes rising above dark green foliage. Classic variety. Flowers earlier than other red-flowered cultivars. Lightly purple foliage in spring.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Kept moist, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
July-August
Flower color
Red
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
18 inches (45.5 cm)
Width
20 inches (51 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate
Safe for pets
Pets
Helps repel certain pests
Repellent
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
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