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Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst' (x arendsii) (Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst')
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2 hours care
per year
per year
0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst' (x arendsii)
Other names
Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst', Astilbe 'Color Flash', Astilbe 'Colour Flash'
Genus
Astilbe Astilbe
Variety or Cultivar
'Beauty of Ernst' _ 'Beauty of Ernst' is a dense, upright, bushy, deciduous perennial with toothed, divided leaves, bright green when young, burgundy, purple and green when mature, turning gold, orange, and russet in autumn. Upright to arching, branched panicles of pale pink flowers bloom in early summer.
Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst' (x arendsii) is: Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Dense, Upright
Flower
Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Purple, Green, Dark-red in Summer; Reddish-brown, Orange, Golden-yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst' (x arendsii) (Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Not suitable for soils that dry out. Divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp conditions.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst' (x arendsii)
Other names
Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst', Astilbe 'Color Flash', Astilbe 'Colour Flash'
Genus
Astilbe Astilbe
Variety or Cultivar
'Beauty of Ernst' _ 'Beauty of Ernst' is a dense, upright, bushy, deciduous perennial with toothed, divided leaves, bright green when young, burgundy, purple and green when mature, turning gold, orange, and russet in autumn. Upright to arching, branched panicles of pale pink flowers bloom in early summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Dense, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Purple, Green, Dark-red in Summer; Reddish-brown, Orange, Golden-yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst' (x arendsii) (Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Not suitable for soils that dry out. Divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil types: | Loamy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
COMPANION PLANTS
Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp conditions.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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