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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Astelia banksii
Other names
Coastal astelia, Shore kowharawhara
Genus
Astelia 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
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Flower
Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Divide young plants in summer, or lift and divide established clumps in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Astelia banksii (Coastal astelia) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 10-20 years.
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.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Astelia banksii
Other names
Coastal astelia, Shore kowharawhara
Genus
Astelia Astelia
Species
A. banksii - A. banksii is an evergreen perennial with silver, hairy, sword-like leaves and panicles of insignificant flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Divide young plants in summer, or lift and divide established clumps in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Astelia banksii (Coastal astelia) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 10-20 years.
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.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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