Astelia nervosa 'Westland'
Bush flax 'Westland'
Astelia Astelia
'Westland' _ 'Westland' is an evergreen perennial which forms silvery, arching sword-like leaves turning red in cold weather.
Astelia nervosa 'Westland' is: Evergreen
Clump-forming
Flushed red in Winter; Silvery-grey, Dark-green in All seasons
Generally disease free.
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Astelia nervosa 'Westland' (Bush flax 'Westland') will reach a height of 3ft 11in and a spread of 3ft 11in after 10-20 years.
Architectural, City, Coastal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
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.
Sandy, Loamy
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Astelia nervosa 'Westland'
Bush flax 'Westland'
Astelia Astelia
'Westland' _ 'Westland' is an evergreen perennial which forms silvery, arching sword-like leaves turning red in cold weather.
Evergreen
Clump-forming
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Flushed red in Winter; Silvery-grey, Dark-green in All seasons
Generally disease free.
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Astelia nervosa 'Westland' (Bush flax 'Westland') will reach a height of 3ft 11in and a spread of 3ft 11in after 10-20 years.
Architectural, City, Coastal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
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.
Sandy, Loamy
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
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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