Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Apricot
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Prachtspieren
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
Astilbe
In Spanish
Albaricoque
Astilbe
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
astilbe
In Portuguese
Apricot
astilbe
In Latin
Apricot
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Apricot and Astilbe
Wondering what are the properties of Apricot and Astilbe? We provide you with everything About Apricot and Astilbe. Apricot doesn't have thorns and Astilbe doesn't have thorns. Also Apricot does not have fragrant flowers. Apricot has allergic reactions like Headache, Throat itching and Vomiting and Astilbe has allergic reactions like Headache, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Apricot and Astilbe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Apricot and Astilbe
Season and care of Apricot and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Astilbe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Apricot and Astilbe Physical Information
Apricot and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Astilbe are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Apricot and Astilbe
Care of Apricot and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.