Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Turkey
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Not available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
9*2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In German
Prachtspieren
Hainbuche
In Portuguese
astilbe
choupo-branco
In Latin
Artemisia
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Season and Care of Astilbe and Hornbeam
Season and care of Astilbe and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Hornbeam season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Hornbeam Physical Information
Astilbe and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Hornbeam are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Astilbe and Hornbeam
Care of Astilbe and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.