After the frost has brown the leaves, can they be cut back and if so...to
how far above the soil level?

thanks

"seepnezorf1" wrote in message
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After the frost has brown the leaves, can they be cut back and if so...to
how far above the soil level?

thanks

Yes, right down to the ground but it is not necessary. I generally leave
mine until early spring clean up. If you live in a cold climate, mulch over
the crown.

pam - gardengal

"Pam - gardengal" wrote in message
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"seepnezorf1" wrote in message
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After the frost has brown the leaves, can they be cut back and if
so...to
how far above the soil level?

thanks

Yes, right down to the ground but it is not necessary. I generally leave
mine until early spring clean up. If you live in a cold climate, mulch
over
the crown.

pam - gardengal

I live in zone 3 and I don't even mulch mine. It is in a protected spot
though but it is very hardy. Last yr I lost a lot of plants due to very deep
freeze and very little snow, even the plants I diligently mulch - but the
astilbe survived. Never cut it back either. Do remove flower heads for
seed..