Four Fanal Astilbe Divisions - Back for First Spring - April 2024
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Last Fall, I decided to dig-up, divide and transplant four Fanal Astilbes that had been in our garden since 2020 . They had four growing seasons under their belt and based on what I was reading, as like most other perennials, Astilbes can be divided every three-or-so-years. But, I also know that they're finicky. Some gardeners talk about how they can't get them to grow. I've had (*knock wood*) pretty good luck (so far). And, it seems that luck has extended to (at least) this Spring. Of the four that I divided and transplanted last Fall, all four parent plants (left on the southside) and the four new divisions (planted on the north side as part of the " Hosta Replacement Project ") are back this Spring. How lovely. Below is a photo showing the four planted in the understory bed - on the northside. Their first Spring where they are showing off their young, purple foliage. I'll plan on watering these in plenty this Summer as I know they're a lit