Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Korea
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Astilbe
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Prachtspieren
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Astilbe
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Astilbe
Castaño chino
In Greek
astilbe
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
astilbe
castanha chinesa
In Polish
astilbe
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Artemisia
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Astilbe and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Astilbe and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Astilbe and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Astilbe and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Astilbe and Chinese Chestnut 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 Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.