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About Astilbe and Dog Rose


About Dog Rose and Astilbe


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Flowering Plants   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia   

Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii   
Not Available   

Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands   
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
9*2   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
61.00 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
45.70 cm   
99+
200.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Cone shaped   
Pinnate   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Spring, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Wet Site   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply   
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged   

In Summer
Average Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers   
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses   
Birds, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds, Small mammals   

Allergy
Not Available   
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes   
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Good for skin, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds   
Air purification, Food for birds   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Flowers, Rose Hip   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens   
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')   
Rosa canina   

Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe   
Dog Rose   

In Hindi
Astilbe   
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब   

In German
Prachtspieren   
Heckenrose   

In French
Astilbe   
Dog Rose   

In Spanish
Astilbe   
Perro se levantó   

In Greek
astilbe   
Dog Rose   

In Portuguese
astilbe   
Dog Rose   

In Polish
astilbe   
Dzika róża   

In Latin
Artemisia   
cynorrhodon   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Rosales   

Family
Saxifragaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Astilbe   
Rosa   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
18   
99+
30   
99+

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Properties of Astilbe and Dog Rose

Wondering what are the properties of Astilbe and Dog Rose? We provide you with everything About Astilbe and Dog Rose. Astilbe doesn't have thorns and Dog Rose doesn't have thorns. Also Astilbe does not have fragrant flowers. Astilbe has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dog Rose 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 Dog Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Astilbe and Dog Rose

Season and care of Astilbe and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.

Astilbe and Dog Rose Physical Information

Astilbe and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Dog Rose are as follows:

Care of Astilbe and Dog Rose

Care of Astilbe and Dog Rose 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 Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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