Astelia nervosa 'Westland'
bush flax 'Westland'
A clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 1.2m tall and wide. The dark-green, silvery-bronze, arching, sword-like leaves can take on a red tint in cold weather
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Bronze Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Bronze Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Bronze Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Bronze Green Grey Silver Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Astelia are clump-forming, rhizomatous evergreen perennials with arching, linear, keeled, silvery leaves and panicles of small, pale greenish or brown flowers, followed on female plants by orange or red berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grown in moist, but reasonably well-drained, fertile, peaty soil in full sun or partial shade and a sheltered spot. The foliage can be damaged by frost and prevailing cold winds. It may need winter protection
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Remove or trim winter damaged foliage in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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