When to plant:
(In the UK, In Pots/Containers, Seeds)

Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' is a perennial plant that is planted in late autumn when the plant is dormant in order to successful take in time for the following flowering season.

How to plant:
(In the UK, In Pots/Containers)

Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' ultimately needs to be transplanted into garden soil however can be grown initially in pots in moist, fertile and humus-rich rich soil. The Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' prefers full sun to partial shade so this needs to be kept in mind when planting. Fertilisation during early planting is key to the success of the new plant.

How to grow:
(In Pots/Containers, from seed/cuttings, in the UK)
Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' is grown from root division which is in the late autumn. It grows vigorously in the UK provided that it has adequate sun and a moist fertile soil to grow in.

Caring for:
(In Spring/Summer/Autumn & Winter, In Pots, In the UK)
New planted Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' requires a good watering until they are well established. Fertilise with moist mulch in springtime to feed and improve the plant for the coming season.
Every three to four years, any large woody clumps can be lifted and discarded, leaving the plant with room to breathe and continue to grow as well as improving the look of the plant.
Plants which have become “leggy” (Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' usually grows to an average maximum of 90cm), can be cut back to encourage new growth.
At the end of the flowering season remove any dead leaves and deadhead faded flowers and seed-heads.

Where to plant:

Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' works best in a moist border or bog garden. It requires a fertile soil to thrive and enjoys full sunlight or partial shade. The vibrant pink flower is most attractive when planted in front of a dark foliage background, perhaps near a well-established hedge.

What to plant with:
Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' sits well against a background of dark green foliage and would work well in a moist border alongside plants such as Geranium (dragon heart) and Phlox (peppermint twist).

How to propagate:
(Cuttings/Seeds etc)

Propogate the Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' in late autumn / early winter by dividing the clumps with a fork and replanting.

Companion/Combination plants for:
Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' has vibrant pink plumes which are best shown off against a backdrop of dark green foliage, perhaps a hedge. It contrasts well with the Rodgersia which tends to have coarser leaves.

Is Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' hardy:
Astilbe arendsii 'Bressingham Beauty' is classed as a full hardy plant with few susceptibilities although gardeners do need to be watchful of disease.

Other types of Astilbe:
The Astilbe Arendsii group is a cultivated group of hybrid herbaceous plants which comes in a variety of colours from the vibrant pink which the Bressingham Beauty variety is known for, to white and a purple/red colour.