These Astilbe have been in a newly created bed for about 5 weeks. They don't seem to have grown and now look singed. Any suggestions?

We are experiencing the same problem with newly planted astilbe.
Landscaper said not to worry.It's transplant shock.
We continue to water and hope for the best.

Summer is a tough time for new Astilbes if it's hot and dry in your area or if they're getting too much sun. And I've noticed that varieties vary in how well they deal with all of that.

Cindy ,so right on.
The astilbes I have go crispy by August no matter how much watering they get.
The landscaper who re designed and planted our front entrance planted three in full sun.
I hope they are a variety that can take it. Most of mine are in part shade.

I agree. All my astilbes are crispy and unhappy even in the shade the past two years. Its just been hot and dry. I just make sure they get enough water and they always bounce back for me.

I moved a big, healthy looking one about a month ago and it's starting to look pretty crisp! The one right beside it still looks green and full, so I'm going to agree that it's just that time of year. I'll just cut it back soon and see what happens next year. Mine that get a lot of sun actually do better than the ones in shade Since they're in my hosta beds they do get watered regularly.

Thanks all. It is the south side between 2 3-story buildings. It does get some direct sun but mostly indirect. It is hot/humid though. Hopefully they will be ok.

They should be OK .Just check watering. Probably won't know until next year.

I do have some red Astilbes (variety unknown) that take the direct sun like troopers. They get several hours of hot afternoon sun. They are planted in a bed where an oak stump was ground up about 3 years ago. The oak chips were spread out and not concentrated in one spot and I mulch with shredded leaves. The foliage has grown very thick so the ground is totally shaded, maybe keeping their roots a lot cooler. They get some supplemental city water via the sprinkler if it hasn't rained for a couple of weeks. I've actually had to thin out some plants. I think maybe pure luck here.

Cindy. It sounds like you have the right mix as far as soil goes. They are heavy feeders so fert. now and then wouldn't hurt.
Maybe your Astils are Visions Red.
These are mine a few years ago.

This is fanal astilbe red


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Jo Ann,

That's a pretty combination!

Mine are older than the Vision series. Maybe 'Fanal' or 'Red Sentinel' or similar.

Cindy. I love the red ones. I'll look up Red Sentinal maybe add some to my spot.

ge - I do like your combo of 'Fanal' with the lily.

The lily is Tiny Orange Sensation.

That lily is a cutie.

Cindy. There are more in the tiny series.

The problem is that I am totally out of room in my beds unless I pull other stuff out. That would take some redesign on my part and I haven't had the focus to do that. Even my "wish list" is stagnant.

I hear your pain.
I didn't think I had room for more of anything but a fellow gardener made me such a deal I couldn't say no.
The lily has such a small footprint I found it easy to cram in more.
This is tiny snowflake



Tiny Athlete

Tiny Spider



Tiny Skyline

Tiny Icon

Those are so cute! I refuse to make all of my garden beds bigger as it's getting a little more challenging to take care of all of them, especially in summers like this one.