Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Astilbe x arendsii 'Brautschleier'
Astilbe Bridal Veil
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Pure white, airy plumes
- Foliage color
- Green, finely divided foliage
- Bloom time
- Early to mid-summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- High
- Maintenance
- Moderate; deadhead spent flowers to maintain appearance
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4-8
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
About this plant
Astilbe x arendsii 'Brautschleier', known as Bridal Veil, graces the garden with elegant, feathery plumes of pure white flowers that bloom in early to midsummer. These soft, cloud-like flower clusters sit atop green, finely textured foliage, creating a beautiful contrast that brings brightness and texture to shaded garden areas. The airy blooms have a graceful, cascading quality, adding movement and lightness to mixed borders and shaded beds.
This hybrid Astilbe, developed in Europe, is well-suited to woodland settings and shaded areas where it thrives in moist, cool soils. 'Brautschleier' is especially valued in shade gardens, where its delicate flowers and lush foliage create an enchanting effect. It pairs well with other shade-loving perennials, adding structure and elegance that enhance the depth and visual interest of garden plantings throughout the growing season.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Lungworts · Wild ginger · Hellebores · Japanese forest grass · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
