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Beginner
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1.2m
max. spread |
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1.2m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Astelia nervosa 'Westland'
Other names: Bush flax 'Westland'
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Genus: Astelia
Variety or cultivar: 'Westland' _ 'Westland' is an evergreen perennial which forms silvery, arching sword-like leaves turning red in cold weather.
Astelia nervosa 'Westland' is: Evergreen
Foliage: Flushed red in Winter; Silvery-grey, Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming
Astelia nervosa 'Westland' (Bush flax 'Westland') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
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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.
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Sandy, Loamy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) |
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