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Astelia banksii


Astelia banksii Astelia banksii Astelia banksii

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
This native from the West Coast of the North Island has arching narrow silver leaves. Spikes of fragrant pale green flowers tinted ivory in spring. Needs free draining soil that does not get too dry. Will grow in sun or semi shade. Grows naturally on coastal exposed rocky cliffs. Tolerates light frost.

 
Genus
Astelia
Species   banksii
Cultivar  

Common name
Astelia

Family name
Liliaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand


DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Needs well drained soil

Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture

Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites. / Tolerates some frost

Indigenous / Texture / Whimsical

Perennials

Category
Medium, height 0.6 to 1.2 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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