Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Astilbe
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Prachtspieren
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Astilbe
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Astilbe
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
astilbe
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
astilbe
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
astilbe
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Artemisia
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Saxifragaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Astilbe and Jacaranda
Season and care of Astilbe and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Jacaranda season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Jacaranda Physical Information
Astilbe and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Jacaranda are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Astilbe and Jacaranda
Care of Astilbe and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.