- With its compact habit and dark stems, dark foliage and deep, crimson-red spikes of flowers, Astilbe ‘Fanal’ looks great planted with cream and white variegated hostas
- It likes being planted in a bog garden or moist border but this astilbe will also do well in clay soil as long as you don’t let it dry out in summer
- It has the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
What you need to know:
- Plant Type: Deciduous, bushy, hardy perennial
- Flowers: Deep crimson-red plumes of flowers May to June
- Height: 0.5-1m (20’’-3’)
- Spread:0.1-0.5m (4-20’’)
- Position: Full sun, partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well drained
Caring for your plant:
- Newly planted astilbes need to be kept well watered until they are established
- Propagate by division in late winter or early spring – divide plants every three to four years to maintain vigorous growth
- Cut back after flowering
