Astilbe ‘Bressingham Beauty’

Astilbe ‘Bressingham Beauty’ is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Astilbe ‘Bressingham Beauty’.

This plant is commonly known as astilbe ‘Bressingham Beauty’.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: astilbe ‘Bressingham Beauty’
Scientific name: Astilbe ‘Bressingham Beauty’
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

Perennial plants are one of the largest groups of plants.

They offer color, shape, fragrance and seasonal textures. The variety is such that there are plants to suit all sizes and styles of garden.

Traditionally, perennials are grown in borders, using a wall or hedge as a backdrop to bring out all their splendor during summer.

But since most gardens are not large enough for long borders dedicated exclusively to perennials, they are usually planted in mixed borders and beds, along with shrubs, annuals, biennials, and bulbs that extend the season of interest.

How to plant

In this section we will learn how to plant Astilbe ‘Bressingham Beauty’, know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.

Soil

Astilbe ‘Bressingham Beauty’ is a plant that grows in loam conditions. It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.

Regarding drainage, Astilbe ‘Bressingham Beauty’ likes to grow in moist but well drained or humid or poorly drained soils.

Sunlight

Astilbe ‘Bressingham Beauty’ is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.