ASTILBE ‘Fanal’ (x Arendsii)

Astilbe ‘Fanal’ (× _arendsii_)

Height x Spread: 60cm x 60cm 

Plump feathery spikes of vivid, dark crimson-red flowers appear in mid summer above attractive, deeply divided foliage.  

Not a shy and retiring type, ‘Fanal’ really packs a punch in the border.  It loves heavy soils that are moisture retentive, especially clay and is perfect for a bog garden.  It makes good sized clumps after a few years and requires splitting to keep them healthy – perhaps every third year.  Full sun is preferable although they will tolerate part shade.