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Astelia 'Silver Shadow' (Silver spear 'Silver Shadow')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Astelia 'Silver Shadow'
Other names
Silver spear 'Silver Shadow', Bush flax 'Silver Shadow'
Genus
Astelia Astelia
Variety or Cultivar
'Silver Shadow' _ 'Silver Shadow' is a borderline hardy, clump-forming, evergreen perennial with arching, spear-shaped, pointed, silvery, grey-green leaves and, occasionally in summer, long-stalked, open panicles of yellow flowers followed by orange fruit on female plants.
Astelia 'Silver Shadow' is: Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey-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 'Silver Shadow' (Silver spear 'Silver Shadow') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 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 'Silver Shadow'
Other names
Silver spear 'Silver Shadow', Bush flax 'Silver Shadow'
Genus
Astelia Astelia
Variety or Cultivar
'Silver Shadow' _ 'Silver Shadow' is a borderline hardy, clump-forming, evergreen perennial with arching, spear-shaped, pointed, silvery, grey-green leaves and, occasionally in summer, long-stalked, open panicles of yellow flowers followed by orange fruit on female plants.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey-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 'Silver Shadow' (Silver spear 'Silver Shadow') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 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... |
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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