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Beginner
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0.5m
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0.6m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Astelia banksii
Other names: Coastal astelia, Shore kowharawhara
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Genus: Astelia
Species: A. banksii - A. banksii is an evergreen perennial with silver, hairy, sword-like leaves and panicles of insignificant flowers in summer.
Astelia banksii is: Evergreen
Flower: Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage: Silvery-grey in All seasons
Habit: Arching, Clump-forming
Astelia banksii (Coastal astelia) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Foliage only, Gravel, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Grow in moist, loamy, acidic soil, preferably in full sun. Will tolerate drought and poor soils. Foliage may be damaged by cold winds and hard frosts.
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Sandy, Loamy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Suzy D
I have an Astelia in my garden that is now far too big for my garden (about 1m high x 1.5m wide. I suspect it's going to be hard to dig up so I wondered if I can cut the leaves back to make it easier to access or whether this will kill it? Any advice gratefully received!
Thanks
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- Posted: Sun. 18th March 2012 14:54
- Last reply: Mon. 19th March 2012 20:46
Question from
Marie Harvey
the frost seems to have gotten hold, will it recover come the warmer weather??
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- Replies: 3
- Posted: Sat. 18th February 2012 16:17
- Last reply: Sun. 26th February 2012 08:39
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