How to Deadhead Astilbe

[@griff7533]

Great video! Clear, quick, but really informative. Thank you.

[@DD-hy1nl]

I guess I'm the only one that liked it the way it was before deadheading the Astilbe.

[@moniqueallen2934]

Haha. Even with our clients it's about a 50/50 split. As you could see, I leave some up and cut others.

[@coolroy4300]

I liked them better when they had some color, not as much when they turn brown .Still trying to decide which route to take .Thanks for sharing 👍

[@chrissimonds1037]

Thank you for the great video. I have never heard of an astilbe before and even after I bought it I didn’t know what it was called. But they are a beautiful plant and I was sad to see the blooms leave my garden. But they’ll be back next year

[@ordo-ab-chao007]

Informative from a presentation standpoint, but your camera guy seems to be elsewhere😅. Especially, When you describe where to cut/deadhead flower//stem of astilbe, he’s pointing it at you and everywhere, but where he should ( area of dead-heading you’re referring to).

[@moniqueallen2934]

Thanks for the critique. It was my child! Make do with what you've got for help. Hope the point was still well made!

[@Kattaltam]

Will the plant grow more flowers after dead heading?

[@davidleimeister5027]

Why do some gardners remove the flower stalks from hostas before they bloom? Love your channel and helpful tips.

[@moniqueallen2934]

Hostas can be so beautiful in foliage alone that the flowers feel like they detract from the plant. I've known many clients that want the flowers removed.

[@chadtursi4950]

Hello - i know this post is a few years old but 2 questions if you are still monitoring this channel....1) i also planted Astilbe Chinensis Visions for the first time - the "flowers" bloomed pink originally but have now started to gray out a little - is that normal? 2) i bought these because i read they thrive in shade - there is one plant however that hasnt grown at all - just leaves - no flowing whatsover - and it is in the most shaded part of the bed - is it not blooming because no sun? or just a "late bloomer"?? haha. thanks in advance!

[@moniqueallen2934]

As you can tell, we don't monitor well - trying. The issue could be dry conditions. Astilbes like some regular moisture and flowers can prematurely dry out when they are in overly dry conditions. They need some sun and fertility in the soil. Not a lot of either though. Deep shade and dry soil are both deterants to them thriving.

[@willsayah]

Will deadheading Astilbe's produce more flowers this season?

[@tinaknutsen]

Will Sayah; No; it will promote more root growth which will give you more plants for you to divide.

[@moniqueallen2934]

no

[@lindaharlan2247]

When the bloom turns brown, I spray paint then red. Cone a piece of paper around each bloom to keep paint from getting on rest of plant. Nice

[@lindaharlan2247]

Spray paint them red

[@moniqueallen2934]

Fun! I've seen this done to Allium bulbs.

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

Why would newly planted this year Delaware zone 6(?) astilbes not be blooming in shade, just blooms turn brown as they begin ? Thanks 😄

[@ccc21dm]

Sometimes not enough sun can stunt the growth Or maybe they aren't getting enough water? I know my astilbe blooms a lot fuller when it gets lots of rain. Im also zone 6 and rarely water it otherwise unless its really hot. But since yours are newly planted maybe they need a bit a more water than an already established Astilbe

[@moniqueallen2934]

I'd say they are drying out.

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

@@ccc21dmI’m back 🤣 they bloom once .. then I just have the stalks all summer n about now the leaves are looking shabby.. is that normal ? Z7 thanks

[@dbueter]

What is the name of the variegated grass please?

[@moniqueallen2934]

Hi Debbie, the grass in this garden is called Hakonechloa macra aureola.

[@dbueter]

@@moniqueallen2934 Thank you!!!

[@anthonyboardman1482]

If i dead head my astilbe will they come back next year also if i dont will they come back next year

[@GardenContinuumINC]

Yes and yes! Most plants do just fine without deadheading. This type of gardening is purely ornamental and depends on personal preference.