Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Attracts
-
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Plum
In German
Prachtspieren
Pflaume
In Spanish
Astilbe
ciruela
In Greek
astilbe
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
astilbe
ameixa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Astilbe and Plum
Season and care of Astilbe and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Plum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Astilbe and Plum Physical Information
Astilbe and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Plum are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Astilbe and Plum
Care of Astilbe and Plum 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 Plum pruning is done 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.