1-gallon Astilbe Arendsii Fanal is a stunning false spirea grown in zones 4-9. It's nature is shade-loving and it grows up to 24 inches tall.
Astilbe Arendsii 'Fanal' False Spirea
Astilbe Arendsii 'Fanal' False Spirea is a popular perennial for its bold, deep red flowers and attractive foliage. It is a hybrid cultivar of Astilbe x arendsii, which is a cross of several different Astilbe species.
Astilbe Arendsii 'Fanal' False Spirea
'Fanal' grows to a height of 18-24 inches and has a spread of 18-24 inches. It blooms in early to mid-summer, and its flowers are held on tall, slender stems. The flowers are densely packed and have a long, bottlebrush-like shape. The foliage is fern-like and dark green, and it remains attractive throughout the growing season.
'Fanal' is a vigorous grower and is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of climates, but it does best in cooler zones. 'Fanal' is also deer resistant and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
To care for Astilbe Arendsii 'Fanal' False Spirea:
- Plant your plant in a spot that receives partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil.
- Space your plants 18-24 inches apart.
- Water your plants regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize your plants once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom.
- Cut back the foliage to the ground in the fall.
'Fanal' is a versatile plant that can be used in many different ways in the garden. It is a great choice for borders, front-of-the-border plantings, rock gardens, and containers. It can also be used to create a mass planting for a dramatic effect.
Here are some tips for using Astilbe Arendsii 'Fanal' False Spirea in your garden:
- Plant 'Fanal' in combination with other shade-loving perennials, such as ferns, hostas, and coral bells.
- Use 'Fanal' to create a border along a walkway or fence.
- Plant 'Fanal' in a rock garden or container.
- Create a mass planting of 'Fanal' for a dramatic effect.
Astilbe Arendsii 'Fanal' False Spirea is a beautiful and easy-care plant that will add a touch of elegance to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
