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Astrilbe, looking for a bold red version
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Posted by
paulsiu 5a (
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Tue, Oct 18, 11 at 8:46
| I am looking for an Astrilbe that's bold red. There appears to be several variety like: Fanal, Red Sentinel, and Etba. Which one is easier to grow and has a good red color (deep or bright red, and not pink or brown red).
In addition, most of these red then to top out at 2 ft. Are there ones that are taller like 3-5 feet?
Thanks.
Paul
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RE: Astrilbe, looking for a bold red version
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| "Visions in Red" has very red plumes but isnt very tall. |
RE: Astrilbe, looking for a bold red version
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| Astilbe Red Catleya is tall, but it is pink red, at least on pictures. Glut (Glow) the same. If you think about bright red like oriental poppies, then I do not think there are any. |
RE: Astrilbe, looking for a bold red version
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| Of the two type of Astrilbe: arendsii and japonica, which one do you think is more hardy and drought tolerant in zone 5a? Paul |
RE: Astrilbe, looking for a bold red version
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- Posted by mxk3 z5b/6 MI (My Page) on
Thu, Oct 20, 11 at 21:12
| If memory serves, "Fanal" is a deeper, rich red; it is not tall, however. I'm not sure if red astilbe blooms fade as they age, taking on that pinky-red hue - ?. |
RE: Astrilbe, looking for a bold red version
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| You know, I think I'll try planting some big white Astribe in the back and then install the deep red Fanal in front of it. |
RE: Astrilbe, looking for a bold red version
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| Fanal fades to reddish rusty rather than pinky in my PNW garden. Some people spray paint them, but I've never... |
RE: Astrilbe, looking for a bold red version
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| My favorite red is 'Montgomery,' which is a japonica. It tops out at about 22". But it's the best red of all the ones I've tried. |
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