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kitty811
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Hi everyone. Will astilbe bloom the first year if I start them from seeds? I understand the seeds are tiny. Does anyone know if they are as tiny as petunia seeds? Those tiny dust-like things called seeds are a bit challenging. Thanks to anyone who has an answer for me.
Plants: 6 | From: Northern Illinois | Registered: Nov 2006  |  Seeded: 152.163.100.75
alankhart
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No, it usually takes about 3 years for them to bloom from seed.

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Plants: 699 | From: Knoxville, TN | Registered: Aug 2002  |  Seeded: 65.6.56.31
kitty811
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A trip to the nursery will be in order for plants instead of starting seeds.
This year I'm putting in a semi-shade garden and of course, want immediate results. Can they be divided the after the first season? Or should they be in the ground a couple of years first. Divide spring or fall? Thanks for your answer.
Plants: 6 | From: Northern Illinois | Registered: Nov 2006  |  Seeded: 64.12.116.73
alankhart
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They can be divided in either spring or fall. I would let them get 3 years old before dividing, that way they will be large enough to get a few good divisions.

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Plants: 699 | From: Knoxville, TN | Registered: Aug 2002  |  Seeded: 65.6.56.31
   

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