Another' Astilbe 'Fanal'

can never overkill these pics - astilbes are great!

I thought you would say that Paul , thanks:o)I have left them to spread in front of the Euonymous..good gap fillers,aren't they?

Looks just like mine only bigger!

very much so yes :):)

Do they spread very fast then Sandra, they are a lovely shade of red.

I'm glad you asked that question, Cinders, as I'd like to know the answer too! I planted three, in pots, for the first time this year and it seems they like to be kept damp? Come on Sandra, answers please . . . .

I love yours to Sandra , we use to let them spread in our old garden but it's to dry here thats why we keep them in pots ...

A neighbour gave me a tiny piece,when we moved here over nine years ago,so yours will get bigger Karen..and in answer to you,Cinders,I wouldn't say they spread that fast,just nice and steady.I have split them a few times,for other parts of a border. ...and to you,Shirley..I have them in both a South/West and East facing border..so quite sunny..and I don't especially water them more than anything else..but the roots are shaded by the foliage,and some by other plants..I haven't noticed any problems with them..I didn't even know they preferred a damp position,till I kept seeing pics on here,and comments..mine are certainly not damp..and still thrive .:o)

That's interesting, Sandra, I'll move them out of their pots in the Autumn & plant them in the garden. Just need to decide where! : o )

I'm sure they will do ok,Shirley..and I know the feeling..I could do with some spare places for all the plants I would still like to have..I'm sure we will manage somehow !Lol.

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