Also in sunny South Notts, they should be fine in pots the astilbes will
appreciate a saucer of water keeping under them during the summer months to
keep the compost damp , to get the bestout of them
Yours Robert
"Aileen Howard" wrote in message
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I've bought a Penstemon (apologies if spelling is wrong, my books are
downstairs) and four Astilbes today. Can I plant these in pots, or won't
they be happy. Grateful for any opinions please.

Regards, Aileen in sunny Notts (at the moment!)