Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'

astilbe

Family	Saxifragaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 3a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread	20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light	partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic

Description	The herbaceous perennial Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal' (astilbe) bears showy and medium magenta blooms during mid-summer. The showy foliage is greyish aquamarine in colour.
Typical Uses	Bedding plant, border, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, naturalization, waterfront and woodland.
Special Characteristics	This plant has a natural ability to resist deer.