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Astilbe and Pink Ipe


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Perennial  

Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil  
-  

Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus  
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii  

Number of Varieties
10  
99+
15  
99+

Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas  
Mountain tops, Woodlands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
4-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-8  
9*2  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
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  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
910.00 cm  
99+
61.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
45.70 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender  
White  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Multi-Color  

Fruit Color
Brown  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round  
Cone shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Winter  
Spring, Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Divison, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed  
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
Pests and diseases free  
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
-  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
-  

Allergy
-  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Borders, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Prevent weeds  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Flowers  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice  
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical  
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus  
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')  

Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia  
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe  

In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe  
Astilbe  

In German
rosa Ipe  
Prachtspieren  

In French
rose Ipe  
Astilbe  

In Spanish
Pink Ipe  
Astilbe  

In Greek
ροζ Ipe  
astilbe  

In Portuguese
rosa Ipe  
astilbe  

In Polish
różowy Ipe  
astilbe  

In Latin
Pink Ipe  
Artemisia  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Lamiales  
Rosales  

Family
Bignoniaceae  
Saxifragaceae  

Genus
Handroanthus  
Astilbe  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  

Tribe
Tecomeae  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
30  
99+
18  
99+

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Difference Between Pink Ipe and Astilbe

If you are confused whether Pink Ipe or Astilbe are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Pink Ipe and Astilbe Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Pink Ipe are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Astilbe fertilizers required are fertilize in spring and organic fertlizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Pink Ipe and Astilbe if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Pink Ipe and Astilbe

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Pink Ipe and Astilbe. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Pink Ipe and Astilbe as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Pink Ipe is Intestinal irritations whereas of Astilbe is . Pink Ipe has beauty benefits as follows: while Astilbe has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Pink Ipe vs Astilbe

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