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False Goatsbeard
Astilbe Fanal
Elegant, self-supporting spikes of feathery, deep red flower heads are produced in early summer, fading to bronze as the autumn approaches but still maintaining their excellent form. This is a tall, handsome variety with lacy, finely-dissected deep green leaves that form a dense canopy and provide a stunning backdrop to the flowers. It grows best in partial shade making it perfect for planting in a container to glorify a shaded part of the patio. Combining well with hostas and ferns, it also makes a great addition to the perennial or shade garden and can be used in elaborate cut flower displays. Delay pruning until early spring as the old foliage protects the plant from winter damage.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
A moist, humus rich soil
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Flowering Period:
June to July
Flower Colour:
Crimson
Other Features:
Deeply cut, dark green leaves which compliment the dense panicles of crimson flowers superbly
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Incorporate lots of well-rotted organic matter into the backfill when planting. Apply generous well rotted organic mulch in early spring and keep well-watered during periods of dry weather. Please Note: Many perennials go ‘dormant’ which, in some cases, means that there is little or no top growth apparent between November and March. If you order perennials whilst they are dormant, they may not be visible above the soil level when purchased but will burst into life in spring. In the dormant period, we may not have stocks of all varieties in all pot sizes and therefore reserve the right to supply 9cm pots instead of 2 litre and adjust the price accordingly.
Eventual Height: 60cm
Eventual Spread:
45cm
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Approx Height |
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2 litre pot |
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£4.95 |
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