Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9*2
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
Astilbe
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Prachtspieren
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
Astilbe
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Astilbe
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
astilbe
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
astilbe
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
astilbe
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads 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 Splendid Hibiscus 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.