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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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Grown for the striking foliage; flowers are insignificant.
    • Evergreen
      Clump-forming perennials
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    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...

    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
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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