Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Mexico
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vine/Liana
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Astilbe
Boston Ivy
In German
Prachtspieren
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Astilbe
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Astilbe
Boston Ivy
In Greek
astilbe
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
astilbe
Boston Ivy
In Polish
astilbe
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Artemisia
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Astilbe
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Astilbe and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Astilbe and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Boston Ivy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Astilbe and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Astilbe and Boston Ivy
Care of Astilbe and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.