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Silver Shadow Astelia
Astelia x 'Silver Shadow' PP #22,195
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Bloom Time | Seldom produces flowers; prized for foliage. |
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Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Drought Tolerant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Border |
Foliage Color | Silver-green |
Care Instructions | Best in enriched, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; adapts to a range of soil types. Shelter from harsh sun in hot southern regions. Water deeply, regularly to establish an extensive root system; drought tolerant in mild climates, needs more water in hot, dry climates. May withstand colder temperatures with ample winter protection. Remove old, damaged foliage as needed. |
History | This hybrid cultivar was selected by Tim and Hamish Prebble from seedlings resulting from the cross made between the Astelia chathamica (Silver Spear) as the seed parent and Astelia nervosa (Mountain Astelia) as the pollen parent. It is unknown if this cultivar is male or female. |
Bloom Time | Seldom produces flowers; prized for foliage. |
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Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Drought Tolerant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Border |
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Foliage Color | Silver-green |
Care Instructions | Best in enriched, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; adapts to a range of soil types. Shelter from harsh sun in hot southern regions. Water deeply, regularly to establish an extensive root system; drought tolerant in mild climates, needs more water in hot, dry climates. May withstand colder temperatures with ample winter protection. Remove old, damaged foliage as needed. |
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History | This hybrid cultivar was selected by Tim and Hamish Prebble from seedlings resulting from the cross made between the Astelia chathamica (Silver Spear) as the seed parent and Astelia nervosa (Mountain Astelia) as the pollen parent. It is unknown if this cultivar is male or female. |
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We no longer grow this plant
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.