Astelia nervosa Silver Shadow
Astelia chathamica 'Silver Shadow' is a hardy, clump-forming perennial with long, arching, silver sword-like leaves drooping at the tips. It produces yellow flowers in spring, from female plants followed by orange berries in summer. However it rarely produces flowers when planted in Ireland. It is the foliage that is spectacular. 'Silver Shadow' is the best variety for colour with its brilliant silver foliage.
Height and Spread: 1.2 x 1.2m
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist but well-drained
Uses: Coastal, Architectural, Courtyard
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Astelia nervosa Silver Shadow
Astelia nervosa Silver Shadow
Astelia chathamica 'Silver Shadow' is a hardy, clump-forming perennial with long, arching, silver sword-like leaves drooping at the tips. It produces yellow flowers in spring, from female plants followed by orange berries in summer. However it rarely produces flowers when planted in Ireland. It is the foliage that is spectacular. 'Silver Shadow' is the best variety for colour with its brilliant silver foliage.
Height and Spread: 1.2 x 1.2m
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist but well-drained
Uses: Coastal, Architectural, Courtyard
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Astelia chathamica 'Silver Shadow' is a hardy, clump-forming perennial with long, arching, silver sword-like leaves drooping at the tips. It produces yellow flowers in spring, from female plants followed by orange berries in summer. However it rarely produces flowers when planted in Ireland. It is the foliage that is spectacular. 'Silver Shadow' is the best variety for colour with its brilliant silver foliage.
Height and Spread: 1.2 x 1.2m
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist but well-drained
Uses: Coastal, Architectural, Courtyard
