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

    varieties
    ASTELIA nervosa 'Red Devil'
    Silvery-reddish-brown leaves with small white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £18.50
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. 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 again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. 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...

    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
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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