Astelia chat. 'Silver Spear' - 60-80 CM C20

Description
With its silver-green leaf colouring, Astelie 'Silver Spear' (Astelia chathamica) is a decorative design element in the garden, but with its upright and spreading growth it also adorns containers on balconies or terraces. The greenish flower fronds adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Under favourable conditions, this grass reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows up to 1.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Astelie 'Silver Spear' are silver-green, linear.

Spread
New Zealand.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Upright, spreading.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
The greenish flowers appear from July to August.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting