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Astilbe japonica x rubra Fanal - Astilbe d'Arends Fanal

Astilbe japonica x rubra Fanal

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Already lovely shoots on the regrowth of the two astilbe plants. I love the contrast of the stems: one with red stems, the other with green. Now we just have to wait for the flowers this summer. Thank you.

marthe, 13/03/2026

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This old variety of astilbe forms a compact clump of finely cut foliage, mahogany red in spring, turning dark green. In early summer, it bears narrow panicles of intense crimson red, held upright on dark stems. Very hardy (-25°C), this perennial is grown in partial shade in rich soil that remains moist. Its feathery panicles can also be used in fresh or dried cut flower arrangements.
Flower size
20 cm
Height at maturity
55 cm
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Astilbe: planting, cultivation, maintenance
Family sheet
by Virginie T. 13 min.
Astilbe: planting, cultivation, maintenance
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Astilbe japonica x rubra Fanal - Astilbe d'Arends Fanal (Flowering) Flowering
Astilbe japonica x rubra Fanal - Astilbe d'Arends Fanal (Foliage) Foliage
Astilbe japonica x rubra Fanal - Astilbe d'Arends Fanal (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time June to July
Flower size 20 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 55 cm
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Astilbe

Species

japonica x rubra

Cultivar

Fanal

Family

Saxifragaceae

Botanical synonyms

Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal', Astilbe japonica 'Fanal'

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference74661

Planting and care

Plant Astilbe Fanal in spring or autumn, in soil loosened to a depth of 25–30 cm and enriched with well-rotted compost. Place the collar at soil level, then water generously. A 5 cm organic mulch limits evaporation and maintains the humus this perennial enjoys. Partial shade is the safest position; sun is possible in cool regions if the soil remains moist throughout summer. However, avoid dry shade at the foot of large trees and waterlogged ground in winter. Water regularly during the first year, then during hot or dry spells. Avoid working the soil near astilbes, as the rootstocks grow near the surface. They are disease-resistant and are only rarely attacked by insects. Slugs ignore them, but they can be susceptible to powdery mildew and cryptogamic leaf spots. When the clump flowers less or becomes bare in the centre, divide it in early spring, every four or five years.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, rich, clayey and humus-bearing

Care

Pruning instructions Prune faded flowers after flowering to encourage better foliage development. You can also leave the flower stems in place if you wish to decorate the garden during the winter season; simply remove them all the following spring by cutting back to 10 cm.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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