Astelia 'Silver Shadow'

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A large, vigorous, clump-forming, evergreen perennial with pointed, silvery, spear-shaped leaves and, occasionally in mid- to late-spring, long stalks of pale yellowish-green flowers , followed by orange berries in the summer on female plants.

Astelia 'Silver Shadow'

Scientific classification

Species
Astelia 'Silver Shadow' (Astelia 'Silver Shadow')
Genus
Astelia
Family
Asteliaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
1-1.5 metres
Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Clump forming · Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Astelia 'Silver Shadow'

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Culture

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Astelia 'Silver Shadow' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Remove or trim winter damaged foliage in the spring.

Propagation

If necessary, divide in spring. Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe.

Growing

Prefers a moist, but reasonably well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade, sheltered from cold winds. Provide protection during cold winters.

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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