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