Astelia chathamica × fragrans

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Herbaceous Perennial

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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Clay, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Clay Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

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)
H4

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Name Status

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