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Re: [SG] Need suggestions

In a message dated 98-07-23 19:57:35 EDT, you write:

<< I really have a dislike for astilbe.  But, maybe I have this affinity for
 them because I have never liked the way they looked in my Mother's garden.
 Short, stubby, never grew very well.  Enlighten me. >>

 Hi Pottsey,
   I have a couple of Hyacinth astilbes that are almost 3 feet high and a
 good 2 feet wide. They look like little bushes. Their leaves remind me
 of a shrub rose. Mine have bloomed twice this year with 4 ft plumes.
 I have them grouped with columbines,ferns and impatiens. It gives a
 very full and pleasing look.
   I never really liked them either but, I gave them a try and now I am
 hooked. I have one for a ground cover, a couple medium sized ones
 and I have a couple large white ones to fill in around my lilies.
   I'll bet if you gave one a try you would find that they are very nice
 plants with many uses.
    Hope this helps,
            Bye, Cyan-zone 4
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