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Hi Jan & Andy. Don't worry. Astilbes are as tough as old boots (but prettier) and are hardy to USDA zone 3 or 4 which, in case you are not familiar with USDA zones is a VERY cold winter. You can safely plant them.

John.

On The same Subject John when should they be Showing new growth? iv 2 Astilbie`s & theyv had a very wet last few months & showing no signs of new life ? yet other Plants are ? :(

I can't remember from previous years for mine Jacque. Surely not *all* other plants are? My star daisies are certainly doing nothing yet along with 2/3 of the garden. (The apple trees are in bud though - great excitement - lol).

John

Well maybe not All John lol :)

Ummm. Have I got a virus? Either computer or personal? I answered a question on Astilbe and it is suddenly a question on ivy. Help! Boss Lady always said I am nuts. Now I believe it.

you not got virus or not nuts.ha ha.new to gardening and computer.would like to no answer to ivy question tho if u have any ideas.

Can you get to it to chop it? Do you get on with your Mum's neighbour? If not have you got either a very long ladder or a very good solicitor? It's a neighbour problem not an ivy problem basically. You have the legal right to chop down anything that grows over your (Mum's) property. If it's difficult to do that though try asking nicely. If the neighbour is awkward try asking the council to intervene. I'll copy this reply and post it on the genuine question as well, in case Andrea, our friendly, amateur, legal beagle wants to reply.

John.