{"product_id":"bressingham-beauty-astilbe","title":"Bressingham Beauty Astilbe","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTall, Graceful Salmon-Pink Plumes\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBressingham Beauty Astilbe (\u003cem\u003eAstilbe\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003earendsii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bressingham Beauty') is a tall, elegant variety bearing long, gracefully tapered plumes of rich salmon-pink above lush, fern-like foliage in mid to late summer. Its height and refined color make it a beautiful mid-to-back-of-border plant for shaded, moist beds. A long-loved, dependable choice that's deer-resistant and pollinator-friendly, it's perfect for Minnetonka, Lakeville, and Blaine shade gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAstilbe\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003earendsii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bressingham Beauty'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ft tall, 2 ft wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4–8 (hardy across most of Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to shade; full sun only with constant moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich salmon-pink plumes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, consistently moist; does not tolerate drought\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Bressingham Beauty toward the middle or back of shaded borders, in woodland gardens, and in rain gardens. Its tall plumes are excellent for cutting and pair beautifully with hostas, ferns, and other astilbes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall, when cool weather and steady moisture help roots establish. Avoid midsummer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill with compost-enriched soil, water thoroughly, and mulch 2–3 inches deep to conserve moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist, watering 2–3 times per week. Astilbe must not dry out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue regular watering, especially in heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A soaker hose or drip line provides the steady moisture astilbe needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 3 feet in bloom, making it a fine mid-to-back-of-border plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it grow in shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, part to full shade is ideal; full sun works only with reliably moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, hardy to Zone 4 and reliable statewide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer and rabbits generally avoid astilbe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Bressingham Beauty with shorter astilbes, hostas, and ferns for a layered shade border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315419697457,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/bressingham-beauty-astilbe.jpg?v=1779864876","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/bressingham-beauty-astilbe","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}