Astelia 'Red Devil'
astelia 'Red Devil'
'Red Devil' is a clump-forming evergreen perennial, growing slowly to around 75cm x 75cm. The narrow, pointed, arching leaves are green flushed reddish-bronze, with a silvery sheen
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 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 | Grey Silver | Bronze Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–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
Grow in moist, but reasonably well-drained, fertile 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
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
Pruning
Remove or trim winter-damaged foliage in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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