chatham island astelia
Chatham Island Astelia is a stunning New Zealand native plant prized for its silvery-green, arching foliage and impressive presence in gardens and landscapes across the country. Also known by its botanical name, Astelia chathamica, this robust perennial offers both dramatic texture and year-round colour, making it a top choice for those seeking easy-care, eye-catching plants. Whether you’re designing a modern coastal garden or simply need a low-maintenance specimen for a shaded corner, the Chatham Island Astelia excels in a wide range of settings.
Astelia chathamica (Chatham Island Astelia)
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.
From $299.92
Astelia 'Frosted Bronze'
Astelia 'Frosted Bronze' features striking and colourful foliage. The new leaves emerge a red-bronze colour and age to become silver with a hint of green. It has a compact growth habit and typically grows to 1 m tall and the same width. Astelia 'Frosted Bronze' is commonly used to achieve a striking effect, individually or in groups. The impressive colour of this plant makes it an attractive feature in any garden, and it is excellent for including in borders, mixed plantings, or mass planting either on a bank or as a groundcover.
From $29.63
