Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' (False Goat's Beard) — Perennial

Overview

Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' is a perennial in the genus Astilbe, part of the Saxifragaceae family. Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates moist and well-drained soils and acidic and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, woodland gardens and shade gardens.

About

Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' is a perennial cultivar of the genus Astilbe, commonly known as false goat's beard. This plant thrives in partial shade to shade conditions and prefers moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil rich in humus. Suitable for borders, woodland gardens, and shade gardens, it benefits from mulching to retain moisture. After blooming, cutting back old flower stems encourages fresh growth. Propagation is typically done by division in spring or autumn. It is hardy in the UK to H5.

About the genus

Astilbe is a genus of 18 species of rhizomatous flowering plants within the family Saxifragaceae, native to mountain ravines and woodlands in Asia and North America. Some species are known by the common names false goat's beard and false spirea.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Astilbe

Sunlight: Partial Shade, Shade
Soil type: Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Perennial
Suggested uses: Borders, Woodland Gardens, Shade Gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty'

Cultivation: Prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade; mulch to retain moisture.
Pruning: Cut back old flower stems after blooming to encourage fresh growth.
Propagation: Division in spring or autumn.