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    ASTELIA
    ASTELIA
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    ASTELIA

    Commonly known as Swamp astelia

    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
      None.
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand.
    • Evergreen
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1m (3ft)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump-forming perennial. A robust specimen with stiffly-arched green leaves with a white vein on either side of the midrib.
    • Scented flowers
      Sweet-scented, in spring.
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Peaty soil.
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
      Prefers a sheltered position.
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      		 Herbaceous - 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

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
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    £8.50
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    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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