ASTILBE \nFanal \n Astilbe is also known as False Goats Beard or False Spiraea. \n One of the mainstays of damp, shaded or woodland gardens \nAstilbes fill the garden with beauty like no other flower. \n The showy panicles or plumes of feathery flowers that are the trademark of Astilbe can be up to 50cm long and the lush filigree foliage helps make this plant a magnificent sight. \nThe serrated dark green feathery fern-like foliage of Astilbe Fanal unfurls in spring and is followed in June by fluffy plumes of long-lasting deep red or crimson flowers. \nThe flower plumes of Fanal are reputed to be the tallest of all astilbes \nAlthough Astilbe can tolerate some sun they thrive best when planted in a damp shaded border or beside water. \nTo help maintain vigour the clumps should be dug up, divided and replanted every three years. \nRoyal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (AGM). \n All pictures used are of mature plants in full bloom and are for illustration purposes only, they may not reflect plants at all times of the year. \nOur plants of Astilbe Fanal are supplied ex. 9cm pots, they can be planted out immediately but better results may be obtained if they are grown on for a short time in a slightly larger container before transplanting to their final growing positions. \nRiver Lady has produced a wonderful little on this variety and you can view it here \nPACK 1 PLANT \nIMMEDIATE \n  \n and view our wide and varied range of  Perennials  \nWe ask all our buyers to remember Astilbe plants are living items and their appearance changes with the seasons.  Please don’t panic if the plant you receive looks different to the image on the website. This is quite normal and not a matter for any worry or concern, it is likely to be in perfect condition for the time of year. Particularly in autumn and winter many shrubs will lose their leaves and look rather bare, gaunt and stick-like and from August onwards many perennial plants may not even be showing above the soil.\n\nWe want you to be happy with your purchase and all our Astilbe plants are checked and inspected visually before packing. at .  . Due to the nature of the product we cannot accept any responsibility for their failure after planting as pests, disease, poor horticultural practice, extremes of weather and many other factors outside our control all take their toll. Astilbe Fanal . . .