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Herbaceous Perennial

Astelia chathamica × fragrans

An evergreen perennial to 1.5m tall and wide forming clumps of green, arching, sword-like leaves upto 1.8m long. Green, scented spring flowers may be followed on female plants by clusters of orange berries

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Ultimate height

1–1.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

5–10 years

Ultimate spread

1–1.5 metres

Loam

Clay

Sand

Moisture

Moist but well–drained

pH

Acid, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun
Partial shade

Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Clump forming

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist, but reasonably well-drained, fertile soil soil in full sun or partial shade and a sheltered position. The foliage can be damaged by frost and prevailing cold winds and winter protection may be needed

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Architectural
Coastal
Patio and container plants
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Remove or trim winter-damaged foliage in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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