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ASTELIA nervosa 'Red Devil'
Silvery-reddish-brown leaves with small white flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & DiseasesNone.
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Place of originNew Zealand.
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Evergreen
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White
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Linear
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Height60cm (24in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial with tufts of arching foliage.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces open panicles of flowers on long stalks
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New Zealand
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilPeaty soil.
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shade
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