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    ASTELIA
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    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.

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    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      Grown for the striking foliage; flowers are insignificant.
    • Evergreen
      Clump-forming perennials
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties
    ASTELIA banksii
    Coastal astelia
    Narrower silver-green leaves than A. chathamica. Dense clump-forming plant which is frost hardy and grows to 3 feet
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    ASTELIA chathamica 'Silver Spear'
    Striking silver, sword-like foliage, an excellent architectural plant for a patio tub or to lighten a dull corner
     
    Medium
    £25.00
    ASTELIA nervosa 'Red Devil'
    Silvery-reddish-brown leaves with small white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £17.50
    ASTELIA nervosa 'Westland'
    Silvery bronze arching leaves that turn red in colder conditions. Frost hardy but prefers damp areas
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £17.50
    ASTELIA 'Red Shadow'
    Coppery-red
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £17.50
    ASTELIA 'Silver Shadow'
    Vigorous clump-forming variety with large silvery spear-shaped leaves. More silvery and larger growing than A. 'Silver Spear'
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £17.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    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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    Useful extras...

    Garden Goodies
    Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
    Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
    Tie in slate labels (5pack)
    £10.00
    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 - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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