Overview
Astelia 'Chatham Rise' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Astelia, part of the Asteliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Astelia 'Chatham Rise' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include architectural, coastal, gravel garden, city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Astelia 'Chatham Rise' is a bushy evergreen perennial cultivar of the Astelia genus, known for its clump-forming habit and arching, linear leaves with a silvery hue. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil that is moist but well-drained, including clay, loam, and sand, and prefers sheltered positions with full sun or partial shade, ideally facing east or west. Hardy to UK zone H3, this cultivar is suitable for architectural and coastal gardens, gravel gardens, city and courtyard spaces, patios, containers, and flower borders. It is of particular interest in spring and summer, producing panicles of small flowers followed by berries on female plants.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Astelia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Astelia 'Chatham Rise' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Coastal, Gravel garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Astelia 'Chatham Rise'
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Seed sowing in cold frame as soon as ripe
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to root rots
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Astelia 'Chatham Rise'?
Astelia 'Chatham Rise' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Astelia 'Chatham Rise' need?
Astelia 'Chatham Rise' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Astelia 'Chatham Rise' hardy in the UK?
Astelia 'Chatham Rise' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Astelia 'Chatham Rise'?
Division in spring, Seed sowing in cold frame as soon as ripe.
