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If you’re searching for a stunning and resilient plant to elevate your garden, it’s time to buy astelia silver spear. Astelia ‘Silver Spear’ is prized by New Zealand gardeners for its striking, sword-like foliage in shimmering silver and distinctive, architectural form. Whether you’re looking to create texture in a contemporary landscape, brighten a shaded border, or anchor a coastal planting, Astelia ‘Silver Spear’ offers year-round interest and robust performance in a range of conditions.

Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen' bushy plants in pots.

Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen'

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Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen' is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub admired for its delicate, silvery-green foliage and airy appearance. Ideal for hedging, screening, or adding texture to modern landscapes, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
A fabulous Convolvulus cneorum plant with grey foliage and masses of white flowers.

Convolvulus cneorum

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Convolvulus cneorum Silver Bush is a striking compact shrub valued for its silvery foliage and masses of bright white funnel shaped flowers. This sun loving plant thrives in hot, dry, and coastal conditions across NZ and brings year round brightness to garden beds and pots.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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Why Buy Astelia Silver Spear for Your Garden

Astelia ‘Silver Spear’ is a hardy evergreen perennial that thrives in both sun and shade, making it incredibly versatile for New Zealand gardens. Its broad, silvery leaves create a dramatic contrast against green and darker foliage, instantly drawing the eye. When you buy astelia silver spear, you add a plant that is not only drought-tolerant once established but also tolerant of wind and salt spray, making it ideal for coastal properties. It works beautifully as a specimen plant, grouped in mass plantings, or as a bold container feature.

How to Grow and Care for Astelia Silver Spear

Purchasing Astelia ‘Silver Spear’ is just the start. For best results, plant it in well-draining soil with some organic matter, and water regularly during its first growing season to establish a strong root system. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. While Astelia ‘Silver Spear’ will cope with periods of dryness, occasional deep soaking ensures lush growth in hot weather.

This plant is relatively low maintenance. Simply remove old or damaged leaves and, if you’re in a frost-prone area, provide some shelter during extreme cold. Otherwise, Astelia ‘Silver Spear’ is resilient and long-lived, rewarding you with its bold foliage for years to come.

Combining Astelia Silver Spear with Other Astelia Varieties

If you’re expanding your garden palette, consider pairing Astelia ‘Silver Spear’ with other members of the Astelia family for contrast and harmony. Browse our range:

Each variety offers its own unique character and is well suited to New Zealand’s diverse climate and landscape designs.

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