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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.

Large Astelia chathamica in a garden with silver flax-like leaves.

Astelia chathamica (Chatham Island Astelia)

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Astelia chathamica, commonly known as the Chatham Island Astelia or Kakaha, produces broad, erect, silver-green leaves. The leaves are held with a gentle arch as they grow to 1.5 m tall and the same width. Astelia chathamica is an ideal plant for coastal gardens, suitable for mass planting either on a bank or as a ground cover, or for adding texture and interest to a mixed planting. It will provide a striking display, whether grown individually or in clusters, and is both robust and easy to grow.

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: Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
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. This hardy plant tolerates wind, dry conditions, and coastal environments, making it a versatile choice for New Zealand gardens. Regular trimming encourages dense growth, while its shimmering leaves create a striking contrast against darker plants.

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
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Astelia chathamica (Chatham Island Astelia)

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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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