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Astilbe 'Fanal' - Hybrid Astilbe
by New Blooms Nursery · United States
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Is your shade garden a vast sea of green? If you are looking to add striking contrast and a pop of color, Astilbe 'Fanal' is a great perennial to add. "Fanal' is one of the most popular of the red varieties, this vigorous grower sports striking red plumes
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that are presented in upright spires that add unique texture to the garden. In the spring, foliage is a mahogany red and turns green by summer. It blooms in early summer and is one of the first reds to bloom .In addition to being beautiful, the flowers are also fragrant and quite pollinator friendly. Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun. They will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically there. Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement--lots of water. Plants must have consistently moist soil; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in sun. Increase watering as the foliage emerges and the plumes mature. If the soil dries out, the leaves will develop brown, crispy margins and will begin to drop. Photo Credit: Walters Gardens