Astilbe plant with vivid pink flowers blooms in front of a backdrop of evergreen shrubs.
Garden Plant Care
Jul 21, 2026|
6 min
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By Alison Ingleby

How to Grow Astilbe

Brighten up damp, shady borders with astilbe's vivid summer blooms. Find out where to plant astilbe and how to look after them in our astilbe care guide.
Jul 21, 2026|
6 min
|
By Alison Ingleby
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