Astelia chathamica NZ
Astelia chathamica NZ, also known as Astelia 'Silver Spear' or Kakaha, is a striking native perennial that brings shimmering silver foliage to gardens across New Zealand. This eye-catching plant, hailing from the Chatham Islands, is celebrated for its architectural form and robust adaptability. Astelia chathamica NZ is prized by landscape designers and gardeners alike for its ability to thrive in coastal, urban, or contemporary garden schemes, delivering standout colour and texture with minimal fuss.
Astelia 'Silver Spear'
Astelia 'Silver Spear', commonly known as Kakaha) features striking silver foliage that is held in a gentle arch. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. Astelia 'Silver Spear' is great for providing a striking display with its stout nature and bold colouring. It makes a great contrast with other darker-coloured foliage plants and is favoured by landscape designers who often include it in mixed plantings.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Flaxes - Height:
1.50 m - Spread:
1.50 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind - Garden uses:
Parks, Ponds, Specimen - Garden styles:
Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
