Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Tuberose
In Hindi
Astilbe
रजनीगंधा
In German
Prachtspieren
Tuberose
In French
Astilbe
Tubéreuse
In Greek
astilbe
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
astilbe
Tuberosa
In Polish
astilbe
Tuberoza
In Latin
Artemisia
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Saxifragaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Astilbe and Tuberose
Season and care of Astilbe and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Tuberose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Tuberose Physical Information
Astilbe and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Tuberose are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Astilbe and Tuberose
Care of Astilbe and Tuberose 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 Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.