Astilbe — Wedding Florist's Guide
Astilbe is the florist's go-to for feathery, soft texture. The plume-shaped blooms in white, pink, and burgundy add airy movement to any arrangement. It's one of the few truly 'feathery' cut flowers, making it irreplaceable for certain aesthetics.
Botanical name: Astilbe × arendsii
Season
Late Spring, Summer
Vase life
4–6 days
Stem length
40–70cm
Wholesale
$2.25–$3.25 per stem
Available color varieties
Stem count guide
How many astilbe stems you'll need for common wedding arrangements.
| Arrangement | Astilbe stems |
|---|---|
| Bridal bouquet | 5 |
| Bridesmaid bouquet | 3 |
| Centerpiece | 4 |
Best used for
- Airy bouquets
- Whimsical arrangements
- Romantic centerpieces
- Feathery texture needs
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Design tips for astilbe
Astilbe is the softest texture in the wedding flower world — use it when you need 'fluffy'.
Hydrate for a full 12 hours before arranging — astilbe drinks a lot of water.
Place on the outer edge of arrangements so the feathery texture reads clearly.
Pairs well with
Complementary stems to combine with astilbe in wedding arrangements.
Common mistakes to avoid
Using fully-open astilbe only — the closed tip adds tonal variety.
Treating it as a focal flower — it's textural and supports focal blooms.
Not hydrating enough — dehydrated astilbe looks droopy and sad within hours.
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