Astelia ‘Silver Shadow’ is a versitile clump forming evergreen perennial originating from New Zealand. Swordlike silvery-green leaves have an almost metalic look to them which makes it ideal as an eyecatching focal point in a border, also suitable for growing in pots.
Will Astelia grow in shade?
Care: As exotic as they may look, Astelia nervosa prefer partial shade and damp conditions to full sun and dry conditions. They like to be well-watered in the growing season.
Where to plant Astelia?
Prefers full sun to partial shade with rich, free-draining soil. Tolerates wind and coastal conditions. Suitable for planting on top of a wall or raised the bed, so they enjoy the good drainage and exposure.
How do you grow astelia Chathamica?
What does Astelia chathamica look like?
On female plants, the spear-shaped leaves are complemented by long stalks of pale green flowers in summer, followed by orange berries in autumn. It makes a good architectural plant and is ideal for growing in a mixed herbaceous border or as a focal point on its own right. Astelia chathamica ‘Silver Shadow’ has pointed, silvery leaves.
How do you plant Astelia chathamica Silver Shadow?
Astelia chathamica ‘Silver Shadow’ has pointed, silvery leaves. It looks particularly good with grasses and other foliage plants. For best results grow Astelia chathamica ‘Silver Shadow’ in a sheltered spot in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Not fully hardy, you may need to protect it in winter.
What is the RHS Plant List?
It is included in an evolving list of plants carefully researched and chosen by RHS experts. Divided into 3 groups these lists, linked below, are maintained by a team of RHS staff and are reviewed annually.
What does a genus Astelia look like?
Genus Astelia are clump-forming, rhizomatous evergreen perennials with arching, linear, keeled, silvery leaves and panicles of small, pale greenish or brown flowers, followed on female plants by orange or red berries.
