Astilbe
xarendsii Bressingham Beauty
"Astilbe" or "False
Spirea"
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BENEFITS
Sets the standard for pink-colored varieties and
performance as a first-rate cut flower.
BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Pure pink flowers from early to late summer. Handsome
foliage on mounded clumps.
LOCATION
Partial shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8; AHS Heat
Zones 8 to 2. See our Growing
Zones page to reference growing zones in your
area.
USE
Useful in any garden type. Nice between shrubs or
other perennials. Use flowers for cutting or drying.
SIZE
39" tall by 24" wide. Use 3 plants per
square yard.
CULTURE
Prefers rich, moist soils. Keep well-watered. Apply
fertilizer in spring and midsummer. Remove spent
flowers to bolster flowering. Divide clumps in
spring every 3 to 4 years. Also see our General
Planting Tips for more information.
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