Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Club - shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
Astilbe
swan river daisy
In German
Prachtspieren
Swan River Gänseblümchen
In French
Astilbe
Swan River daisy
In Spanish
Astilbe
Río Swan margarita
In Greek
astilbe
Swan River μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
astilbe
daisy Swan River
In Polish
astilbe
Swan River stokrotka
In Latin
Artemisia
Swan flumen primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Astilbe
Brachyscome
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Properties of Astilbe and Swan River Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Astilbe and Swan River Daisy? We provide you with everything About Astilbe and Swan River Daisy. Astilbe doesn't have thorns and Swan River Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Astilbe does not have fragrant flowers. Astilbe has allergic reactions like Not Available and Swan River Daisy has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Astilbe and Swan River Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Astilbe and Swan River Daisy
Season and care of Astilbe and Swan River Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Swan River Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Swan River Daisy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Swan River Daisy is Acidic.
Astilbe and Swan River Daisy Physical Information
Astilbe and Swan River Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Swan River Daisy are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
- Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Astilbe and Swan River Daisy
Care of Astilbe and Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.