Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
extracted oil
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Astilbe
regal geranium
In German
Prachtspieren
Regal Geranie
In French
Astilbe
geranium royale
In Spanish
Astilbe
geranio regia
In Greek
astilbe
regal geranium
In Portuguese
astilbe
gerânio régio
In Polish
astilbe
regal geranium
In Latin
Artemisia
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Astilbe
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Unknown
Season and Care of Astilbe and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Astilbe and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Regal Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Astilbe and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Astilbe and Regal Geranium
Care of Astilbe and Regal Geranium 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 Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.