Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Glossy abelia
In German
Prachtspieren
Abelia
In Spanish
Astilbe
Abelia
In Portuguese
astilbe
Abelia
In Latin
Artemisia
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Astilbe and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Astilbe and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Astilbe and Abelia. Astilbe doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Astilbe does not have fragrant flowers. Astilbe has allergic reactions like Not Available and Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Astilbe and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Astilbe and Abelia
Season and care of Astilbe and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Abelia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Abelia Physical Information
Astilbe and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Astilbe and Abelia are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Astilbe and Abelia
Care of Astilbe and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.