This graceful ornamental perennial is valued for its cascading white flower plumes, soft texture, and reliable performance in shaded gardens. ‘Bridal Veil’ astilbe brings an elegant, flowing look to the landscape, making it a popular choice for brightening moist, low-light areas.

Delicate, arching plumes of creamy white flowers appear in early to mid-summer, gently draping above finely textured green foliage. The foliage forms dense, attractive mounds that remain appealing after flowering, adding structure and softness to shade plantings throughout the season.

Well-suited for home gardens, Astilbe arendsii ‘Bridal Veil’ performs best in part shade to full shade and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. It is easy-care when sited correctly and works especially well along shaded borders, woodland gardens, and water-adjacent plantings.

Why choose Astilbe arendsii ‘Bridal Veil’ – Bridal Veil Astilbe

Graceful blooms: Cascading white plumes create a soft, elegant effect
Shade performance: Reliable flowering in low-light gardens
Refined texture: Fine foliage adds movement and contrast

Cultivating tips

Sun exposure: Part shade to full shade
Soil needs: Moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flower plumes as desired

Designs for your garden

Shade borders: Adds brightness and softness
Woodland gardens: Complements ferns and other shade plants
Moist garden beds: Performs well near water features
Mixed shade plantings: Creates contrast and flow

Ecological benefits

Pollinator interest: Flowers attract bees
Shade garden value: Adds diversity to low-light plantings
Reliable growth: Performs consistently with proper moisture

Native alternatives

Aruncus ‘Horatio’ – Goatsbeard: A native cultivar with tall, airy white flower plumes and bold foliage, offering a similar bloom effect in moist, part-shade woodland gardens.

Tiarella cordifolia – Foamflower: A native shade perennial with soft white spring flowers and attractive foliage, well-suited for woodland borders and shaded garden beds.

Asarum canadense – Wild Ginger: A native groundcover for shade with dense, heart-shaped foliage, providing strong ecological value and excellent soil coverage beneath taller perennials.

Plant appearance may vary by season and growing conditions. All plants ship healthy with established root systems.