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Astelia chathamica 'Silver Spears'
  • Astelia chathamica 'Silver Spears'

Astelia chathamica 'Silver Spears'

A superb and versatile plant from New Zealand with completely silver, flax-like foliage. Makes a bold statement in the mixed border with sedums and euphorbias or can be grown in gravel with succulents and alpine plants. Also a great pot plant.

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A superb and versatile plant from New Zealand with completely silver, flax-like foliage. Makes a bold statement in the mixed border with sedums and euphorbias or can be grown in gravel with succulents and alpine plants. Also a great pot plant.

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Light requirement
full sun to partial shade
Height range
large (81 - 120cm)
Drought resistance
very good
Frost tolerance
extremely good
Flowering time
none
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