Shade Gardening: Favorite Astilbe?, 1 by rcn48

rcn48 wrote:
Hi Louise :) Yes, I've been lurking but have been busy this summer and I'm finally trying to catch up! I haven't even visited the NE Forum lately, I'll never catch up over there! LOL

WOW, Cindy, you don't slow down for a minute - those are some huge plants to move in this heat! We used to have a beautiful variegated Sambucus ('Madonna') but after DH gave it a severe pruning we lost it and I really miss it :( Re: the Heucheras, I've always planted them in the shade but since the newer H. villosa intros in the past few years I'm finding they really appreciate a dose of sun, either morning or afternoon only here! I think 'Citronelle' has got to be one of my favorites for the "glow" it adds to a dark spot in the gardens. It's not as fast a grower as 'Caramel' but after the second year it's definitely a keeper! Planted on a slope with Hostas and Hellebores...