Astelia 'Silver Shadow' (PBR)
silver spear
- 2 litre pot
- £34.99
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moist, fertile, peaty soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: half hardy (will need winter protection)
Astelia 'Silver Shadow' is a superb architectural plant that adds drama and definition to a border. It has pointed, spear-shaped leaves that look as though they have been dusted with silver. In mid- to late spring long stalks of pale yellowish green flowers may be produced from female plants, followed by orange berries in the summer.
Silver spear looks particularly good among grasses, purple-leaved plants, or other plants with silver foliage. In cold winters in exposed areas it may need some protection as it is not fully hardy.
Silver spear looks particularly good among grasses, purple-leaved plants, or other plants with silver foliage. In cold winters in exposed areas it may need some protection as it is not fully hardy.
Choose a sheltered spot with well-drained soil and partial shade, though it can tolerate sun if the soil stays moist. Protect the crown in cold or exposed gardens with a thick winter mulch, especially during frosts.
Avoid overhead watering, as water collecting in the crown can cause rot. Tidy up any damaged or dead foliage in spring, and divide congested clumps between April and May, if needed, to maintain vigour.
Avoid overhead watering, as water collecting in the crown can cause rot. Tidy up any damaged or dead foliage in spring, and divide congested clumps between April and May, if needed, to maintain vigour.
