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Best Red Astilbe?

9 years ago

I am planning to order a quantity of just one red astilbe. I want RED/DARK RED, not cherry red, etc. I have grown Montgomery and Red Sentinel (both have a red i love, and a good size for me) but now there is Radius, and others.
What are your thoughts? Thx much.

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rouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
9 years ago
'arbo', I have a "Visions in Red" that I think is the color you describe. I don't think I have a picture from this season. The flower stalks from this Astilbe are, for lack of a better word, stiff or bristly...kind of like a arts and crafts pipe cleaner.

Here is another Astilbe I can show you from this season (I don't know the variety but I think I could dig it out). But it is likely too pink for you? I really like it as the flowers and flower stalks are 'softer' more delicate than "Visions in Red". (This one is located in tons of shade).
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
9 years ago
Mindy, IMO it's pretty hard to beat 'Fanal'. Red is always a bit tricky - most will have a cherry pinkish cast to them but this is more or less a deep scarlet color. And an old, 'tried and true' variety.
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