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coastal astelia

Astelia banksii

Drought Resistant

Genus: Astelia
Family: Asteliaceae

About this plant

An evergreen, clump-forming perennial, to about 1.2m tall, with narrow, arching, sword-shaped, silvery leaves. Sprays of small, insignificant, green flowers may appear in summer followed, on female plants, by purple fruit

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, peaty soil in a sheltered spot. Tolerates full sun but prefers partial shade. The foliage can be damaged by frost and cold wind so may need winter protection

Pruning

Remove or trim winter-damaged foliage in spring

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring; divisions can be slow to establish

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free, though can be susceptible to root rots

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardFlower BordersHedging ScreensCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years