Native Astelia
General Info about Native Astelia 🔽

Do you want an easy care, tolerant plant that is architecturally interesting? If so then this is the plant for you. Narrow striking silver green leaves that arch attractively. Tolerant of drought and poor soils. Perfect for group planting, or if you prefer, will do very well in a container.
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A stunning native that hails from the Chatham Islands. Strong broad swords of arching foliage coloured a sensuous silver grey. Use in groups for a bold dramatic statement. Tolerant of sun or part shade but hates "wet feet". Looks good in a container. Hardy
20-30 cm
Height range of stock
30-40 cm
Height range of stock

Native. Distinctive, almost metallic silvery-red sword-shaped leaves. Strong structural form and a valuable addition to any garden. Superb stand-out feature plant, giving added texture and contrast in the garden or container plantings. Happy in the sun and well drained soil.
5-10 cm
Height range of stock

A stunning native cultivar that originates from the Chatham Islands. Strong broad swords of arching foliage toned a sensuous metallic silver. Use in groups for a bold dramatic statement. Tolerant of sun or part shade but hates "wet feet". Looks fabulous in a container. Hardy
10-15 cm
Height range of stock

aka Wharawhara or Kakaha
Native. A fabulous foliage plant ideal for group planting. Silvery, strap like foliage that is attractively flushed with red and bronze tones. The red colour intensifies in cold weather. Tolerant of sun or part shade but not tolerant of 'wet feet'.
Astelia look their best when group planted and they are a fabulous easy care architectural container plant.
10-20 cm
Height range of stock
Wairere Nursery, 826 Gordonton Road, R D 1, Hamilton 3281 Ph: (07) 824 3430 Email: