Astelia chathamica 'Silver Spear'

Astelia chathamica 'Silver Spear', commonly known as **Silver Spear Astelia**, is an **architectural, evergreen perennial** with **long, silvery-green sword-like leaves**. Ideal for **coastal gardens, containers, and mixed borders**, it provides **year-round structure and textural contrast**.

Sun Requirement: Partial Shade, Full Sun

Rate of Growth: Moderate

Soil Type: Well-drained, Light Sandy, Moderate Fertile

Hardiness: H3 (-5°C to 1°C)

Why Choose Astelia chathamica 'Silver Spear'?

• ✅ **Striking silvery-green foliage adds year-round structure.**
• ✅ **Ideal for coastal, tropical, and architectural garden designs.**
• ✅ **Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.**
• ✅ **Thrives in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil.**

Plant at a Glance

• facing:south
• facing:west
• light:sun
• light:partial-shade
• soiltype:well-drained
• soiltype:light-sandy
• soiltype:moderate-fertile
• leafcolour:silver
• foliage:evergreen
• size:90cm-2m
• soilmoisture:normal
• specialconditions:coastal-conditions
• specialconditions:tolerates-drought
• gardenstyle:architectural
• gardenstyle:mediterranean
• gardenstyle:low-maintenance