Re: astillbes not blooming
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] astillbes not blooming
- From: K* D*
- Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 07:40:53 EDT
Paul,
When you mention moist soils for astilbe I think it probably should be
mentioned that it needs to be an open, easily drained soil. They don't like
boggy conditions. Also, they are heavy feeders and need to be divided
regularly because they will deplete the soil in a few years time. What do
you mean by "the chances types are more tolerant of dryer soils"?
Kay Dye
In a message dated 6/19/00 1:56:52 PM Central Daylight Time, Meum71@AOL.COM
writes:
<< ASTILBE do best in half day sun in moist soils. That said what I tell those
that want to buy ASTILBE is that they need to plant it in an area that will
have enough light to grow grass fairly well. The one main requirement is
that they do not like dry soils. If plants dry out in the spring-they will
not bloom or only produce a few flowers on the "spike" with most of the
flower turning brown.
The chances types are more tolerant of dryer soils.
>>
