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    ASTELIA
    ASTELIA
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    ASTELIA

    Commonly known as Bush astelia, Bush flax

    Silvery scales give this architectural plant a metallic sheen.

    Genus of about 25 species of evergreen perennials mostly from mountainous regions of New Guinea, Australasia, Hawaii and southern areas of South America.

    Growing in boggy, peaty areas they form large clumps.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Possibly phytophthora root rot.
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand.
    • Evergreen
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      1m (3ft)
    • Spread
      1m (3ft)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump-forming perennial. Arching, keeled leaves.
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Peaty soil.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      1m (3ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (3ft)
      		  
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    varieties
    ASTELIA nervosa 'Red Devil'
    Silvery-reddish-brown leaves with small white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £18.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ASTELIA nervosa 'Westland'
    Silvery bronze arching leaves that turn red in colder conditions. Frost hardy but prefers damp areas
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £18.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ASTELIA 'Red Shadow'
    Coppery-red
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £18.50

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