ASTELIA Silver Spear

Bold and evergreen, Astelia ‘Silver Spear’ forms striking clumps of broad, arching, silver, spear-like leaves that lend strong architectural presence to borders and containers. Best in a mild, sheltered site, it thrives in sun or light shade and in fertile, moist but well-drained, non-alkaline soil. Flowers are small and greenish; on female plants these may be followed by showy orange-scarlet berries. Protect from hard frost and cold, drying winds.

Position: Sun or light shade

Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate

Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained (non-alkaline)

Hardiness: Half hardy (to around -5°C); shelter from severe frost and cold winds

Plant at a Glance