Dug up an Astilbe

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  1. Val..

    Val.. Confessed snail lover

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    I couldn't get all the roots out though, it was SO deep rooted :phew: will those bits of roots grow again or do I have to get it all out?
     
  2. Loofah

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    Wait and see! Prob won't see anything until spring now anyway
     
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    • rosietutu

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      Just reading about the roots of your Astilbe I have just purchased three in different colours aways thought them handsome, now after reading your info about roots very glad I have planted them in a big planter A Lilac/red/and white hope to get a nice pot full of colour
       
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        would not worry about that.
         
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