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Astelia nervosa 'Westland' (Bush flax 'Westland')
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1.2m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Astelia nervosa 'Westland'
Other names
Bush flax 'Westland'
Genus
Astelia 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
Habit
Clump-forming
Foliage
Flushed red in Winter; Silvery-grey, Dark-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 nervosa 'Westland' (Bush flax 'Westland') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
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.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but 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 nervosa 'Westland'
Other names
Bush flax 'Westland'
Genus
Astelia Astelia
Variety or Cultivar
'Westland' _ 'Westland' is an evergreen perennial which forms silvery, arching sword-like leaves turning red in cold weather.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Foliage
Flushed red in Winter; Silvery-grey, Dark-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 nervosa 'Westland' (Bush flax 'Westland') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
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.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but 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... |
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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