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ASTELIA banksii
Commonly known as Coastal astelia
Narrower silver-green leaves than A. chathamica. Dense clump-forming plant which is frost hardy and grows to 3 feet
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Evergreen - tussocks of arching leaves of an eye-catching silver-green. Panicles of white flowers in spring.
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Green
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Height - to 90cm (36in) -
Spread - 50cm (20in)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - clump-forming perennial
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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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none. -
Place of origin - New Zealand -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - panicles of small, insignificant flowers
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - peaty soil.
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to 90cm (36in)
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50cm (20in) |
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