Astilbe is a stunning perennial to brighten up often-tricky, shadier spots in the garden. With the right care, astilbe plants can last for many years, so it pays to understand how to care for astilbe in the fall to help it survive winter and put on a show the following year.
There are hundreds of cultivars of the summer-flowering perennial to pick from that are fully hardy in US hardiness zones 4-8. But just because they can tolerate cold, it doesn't mean they should just be neglected after flowering. When you grow astilbe, it only takes a few key maintenance tasks in the fall to help keep plants healthy and flowering to their full potential.
