Astelia are clump-forming, rhizomatous evergreen perennials with arching, linear, keeled, silvery leaves and panicles of small, pale greenish or brown flowers, followed on female plants by orange or red berries
Details
'Westland' is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 1.2m tall and wide. The dark-green, silvery-bronze, arching, sword-like leaves can take on a red tint in cold weather.
Hardiness
H3
Aspect
South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Soil
Sand, Loam
pH
Acid, Neutral
How to grow
Cultivation
Grown in moist, but reasonably well-drained, fertile, peaty soil in full sun or partial shade and sheltered spot. The foliage can be damaged by frost and prevailing cold winds. It may need winter protection
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Architectural Patio & Container Plants City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal
How to care
Pruning
Remove or trim winter damaged foliage in spring
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally trouble free
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