Astilbe - Bressingham Beauty

Astilbe ‘Bressingham Beauty’ is an elegant, shade-loving perennial known for its tall, feathery pink flower plumes and attractive, deeply cut green foliage. Blooming in early to midsummer, this variety adds height, texture, and soft color to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and moist planting beds. A standout in the Astilbe family, ‘Bressingham Beauty’ can reach heights of up to 3 feet, making it ideal as a vertical accent or backdrop. It thrives in rich, consistently moist soils and brings both pollinator activity and long-lasting seasonal interest to shaded landscapes. Its low-maintenance nature and resistance to deer and rabbits make it a reliable garden favorite.

Key Features:

• Tall, elegant plumes of soft pink flowers in summer.
• Lush, textured foliage adds visual interest even when not in bloom.
• Grows up to 36 inches tall—perfect for back borders and shade gardens.
• Attracts bees and butterflies.
• Deer- and rabbit-resistant.
• Excellent cut flower for fresh or dried arrangements.
• Low-maintenance and long-lived in suitable conditions.

Plant Care Instructions:

• Light Requirements: Prefers partial shade to full shade. Can tolerate morning sun with protection from harsh afternoon heat.
• Watering: Requires consistently moist soil, especially during hot weather. Avoid letting soil dry out completely.
• Soil: Grows best in rich, humus-rich, well-draining soil. Add compost or organic matter to improve texture and moisture retention.
• Temperature & Hardiness Zone: Hardy in Zones 3–8.
  – Withstands winter temperatures down to –37 °C (–35°F) when properly established.
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring to encourage strong growth and blooming.
• Pruning & Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms for a cleaner look, or leave flower heads for winter interest. Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring.
• Special Notes: Mulch in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Avoid planting in dry or overly sandy soils.