Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Needs less 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
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In German
Prachtspieren
Zizka
In Portuguese
astilbe
Zizka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Properties of Astilbe and Zizka
Wondering what are the properties of Astilbe and Zizka? We provide you with everything About Astilbe and Zizka. Astilbe doesn't have thorns and Zizka doesn't have thorns. Also Astilbe does not have fragrant flowers. Astilbe has allergic reactions like Not Available and Zizka 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 Zizka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Astilbe and Zizka
Season and care of Astilbe and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Zizka season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Zizka Physical Information
Astilbe and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Zizka are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Astilbe and Zizka
Care of Astilbe and Zizka 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 Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.