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Astelia Westland

Astelia nervosa Westland, Westland Astelia, Astelia nervosa

Astelia Westland features striking and colourful fronds. The new fronds emerge a red-bronze colour and age to become silver-green. It has a compact habit and typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Astelia Westland is commonly used to achieve a striking effect either individually or in groups. The impressive colour of this plant makes it an attractive feature in any garden and it is great for including in borders, mixed plantings, or mass planting either on a bank or as a groundcover.

Fantastic red and grey flax-like foliage on Astelia Westland.
Large Astelia Westland plant with bronze and silver foliage.
Astelia Westland plant showing bronze and silver foliage.
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The average plant height is 15 cm
$26.75
The average plant height is 30 cm
$152.48
The average plant height is 100 cm
$222.05

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Flaxes
Height:1.00 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asAstelia nervosa Westland, Westland Astelia, Astelia nervosa

Astelia nervosa Westland

Astelia nervosa Westland features striking and colourful fronds. The new fronds emerge a red-bronze colour and age to become silver-green. It has a compact habit and typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. This variety prefers a well-drained spot in full sun with good air movement. It is generally intolerant of high humidity but will tolerate coastal conditions and extended periods of dry. Astelia nervosa Westland is commonly used to achieve a striking effect either individually or in groups. The impressive colour of this plant makes it an attractive feature in any garden and it is great for including in borders, mixed plantings, or mass planting either on a bank or as a groundcover.

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