Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Clematis
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Clematis
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
Astilbe
In German
Klematis
Prachtspieren
In French
Clématite
Astilbe
In Spanish
Clemátide
Astilbe
In Greek
κληματιτής
astilbe
In Portuguese
Clematite
astilbe
In Polish
Clematis
astilbe
In Latin
Clematis
Artemisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Anemoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Properties of Clematis and Astilbe
Wondering what are the properties of Clematis and Astilbe? We provide you with everything About Clematis and Astilbe. Clematis doesn't have thorns and Astilbe doesn't have thorns. Also Clematis does not have fragrant flowers. Clematis has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract and Astilbe has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract. 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 Clematis and Astilbe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clematis and Astilbe
Season and care of Clematis and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Astilbe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Clematis and Astilbe Physical Information
Clematis and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Astilbe are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Clematis and Astilbe
Care of Clematis and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.