Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwest Asia
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9*2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Marshy ground, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Water less during winter, 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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Marshy ground, 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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Unknown
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Mealybugs, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Nerium
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
In German
Prachtspieren
Oleander
In French
Astilbe
laurier-rose
In Spanish
Astilbe
Adelfa
In Greek
astilbe
Πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
astilbe
oleandro
In Polish
astilbe
Oleander
In Latin
Artemisia
Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Saxifragaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Wrightieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Astilbe and Oleander
Season and care of Astilbe and Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Oleander season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Astilbe and Oleander Physical Information
Astilbe and Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Oleander are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Astilbe and Oleander
Care of Astilbe and Oleander 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 Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.