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Posted by shelleyh z5 NY (My Page) on

Wed, Jul 2, 14 at 21:44

I planted 4 gallon size astilbes a month ago. One is getting a few hours sun and has bloomed well. The other 3 are mainly in shade and the buds have shriveled up. I have watered the plants every few days when needed. Should I worry about them not taking? Is there anything I could give them to help get them established?

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Posted by luckyladyslipper MA 5b-6a (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 2, 14 at 22:32

Are they all the same species? I have a red one, maybe Fanal, which hasn't thrived in several places, while other species are quite happy.

But, maybe you should move the shriveling ones nearer to the thriving one.

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Posted by lalala 6b (Metro Boston) (My Page) on
Thu, Jul 3, 14 at 0:09

I don't know the answer to your specific situation, but my different types of astilbe have had drastically different experiences settling in. One thrived right away and is now humungous and strong. A few were moderately happy the first year. The rest limped along for the first few years and just now are starting to thrive. The weakest ones dried out easily even in shade. I kept them well watered even when they looked bad, and now they are well established.

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