The changes made near Buddha are already starting to pay off. The Moccachino Astilbe (Astilbe x arendsii 'Moccachino') plants have produced a stunning white bloom just behind Buddha.
The contrast with the Montgomery's Late Red Astilbe on either side helps to enhance Buddha as a focal point.
Combined with the earlier cleaning of Buddha, these white blooms help to add a sense of purification for this corner of the garden as we move forward into summer 2024.
Buddha seems very happy.