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Astelia fragrans (Bush lily )
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Astelia fragrans
Other names
Bush lily , Bush flax, Kakaha, Tufted lily , Funckia fragrans
Genus
Astelia Astelia
Species
A. fragrans - A. fragrans is a half-hardy, evergreen perennial with arching, broadly linear to strap-shaped, mid- to bright green leaves, often flushed red at the midrib, and panicles of inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers in spring followed by fleshy, orange fruit on female plants.
Astelia fragrans is: Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Astelia fragrans (Bush lily ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Foliage may be damaged by cold winds and hard frosts.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Astelia fragrans
Other names
Bush lily , Bush flax, Kakaha, Tufted lily , Funckia fragrans
Genus
Astelia Astelia
Species
A. fragrans - A. fragrans is a half-hardy, evergreen perennial with arching, broadly linear to strap-shaped, mid- to bright green leaves, often flushed red at the midrib, and panicles of inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers in spring followed by fleshy, orange fruit on female plants.
Native to
New Zealand
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Astelia fragrans (Bush lily ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Foliage may be damaged by cold winds and hard frosts.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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