Astelia fragrans

•  Size: Ht 2m Wd 2m
  
•  Sunlight: Full sun - part shade
  
•  Temperature: frost hardy
  
•  Foliage: Evergreen
• Coastal tolerance: Suitable
  
• Other features: A very tolerant species which will grow from the coast to an altitude of around 900m.
• Garden care: Avoid planting in wet soils fragrans requires a moist but free draining soil. Feed once a year using Texture Plants 12 month planting food. If applying mulch avoid putting mulch up the crown of the plant.

The stiffly arching, broad green leaves of this NZ native are overlaid with a silvery sheen and the ribs are often reddish. An excellent filler for a large space in sun or shade. Prefers good drainage. Evergreen.