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Astilbe 'Fanal'

Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'

Illustration of Astilbe 'Fanal'

Astilbe 'Fanal' is a perennial for mid-border, suited to shade and partial shade and clay, loam or acid soil, flowering Jun, Jul, Aug.

TypePerennial
Mature height60 cm
Spread60 cm
Aspectshade and partial shade
FoliageDeciduous
HardinessUSDA 4a-8b, RHS H7
Pollinator-friendlyNo
Pet-safeYes

Where to use it in a border

At around 60 cm, it sits best through the middle of a border, between taller structure behind and edging in front. Give it about 60 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 4a to 8b and rated H7 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of shade, clay soil, acid soil, pet-safe plants.

Border Builder uses Astilbe 'Fanal''s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

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Flowering through the year

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Worth knowing

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

Garden styles

Cottage garden Shade cottage Woodland