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Sun, Apr 1, 12 at 11:55
| I planted 2 "Visions" astilbes 2 years ago, in front of some juniper shrubs facing east of our co-op apartment. One died, one had very few flowers. I planted another one, name unknown, which has reddish foliage and flowers. I see both of them now emerging with many leaves from the soil. With the organic Plant-tone fertilizer I put down, does anyone think that THIS might be a better year for thriving, flowering astilbes?? |
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- Posted by gardenweed_z6a 6a CT (My Page) on Sun, Apr 1, 12 at 12:54
| I have around a dozen astilbes planted here and there in my various flowerbeds, both in sun and shade, named varieties whose labels disappeared long ago. Even the extended drought in 2010 couldn't kill them although they weren't looking their best by mid-summer. Last year's frequent rain made them all happy since they do appreciate moist soil. I've never fertilized any of mine but they return and bloom every year. |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 1, 12 at 12:57
| the issue may be the juniper.. depending on how large they are.. and how long they have been there.. i had some that you could barely put a shovel into the soil around them.. which would suggest severe water problems ... how big are they.. and how old.. just take a guess ... and are they the old monsters..??? a pic would make it easy ... ken |
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