Astelia Silver Shadow
Botanical name
Astelia ‘Silver Shadow’
Other names
Silver spear ‘Silver Shadow’, Bush flax ‘Silver Shadow’
Genus
Astelia
Variety or Cultivar
‘Silver Shadow’ _ ‘Silver Shadow’ is a borderline hardy, clump-forming, evergreen perennial with arching, spear-shaped, pointed, silvery, grey-green leaves and, occasionally in summer, long-stalked, open panicles of yellow flowers followed by orange fruit on female plants.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
Astelia ‘Silver Shadow’ (Silver spear ‘Silver Shadow’) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Coastal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, preferably acid soil in full sun or partial shade. Foliage may be damaged by cold winds and hard frosts.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
