Overview
Astelia 'Luzulliea Johnsen' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Astelia, part of the Asteliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Astelia 'Luzulliea Johnsen' 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 'Luzulliea Johnsen' is a bushy evergreen perennial cultivar within the Astelia genus, known for its clump-forming habit and rhizomatous roots. Like other Astelia plants, it features arching, linear leaves with a keeled shape and a silvery hue. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered west- or east-facing aspects and fertile, moist but well-drained soils including clay, loam, or sand with acid to neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and is suitable for architectural planting, coastal and gravel gardens, as well as patios and containers, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
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 'Luzulliea Johnsen' 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 'Luzulliea Johnsen'
- 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 'Luzulliea Johnsen'?
Astelia 'Luzulliea Johnsen' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Astelia 'Luzulliea Johnsen' need?
Astelia 'Luzulliea Johnsen' 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 'Luzulliea Johnsen' hardy in the UK?
Astelia 'Luzulliea Johnsen' 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 'Luzulliea Johnsen'?
Division in spring, Seed sowing in cold frame as soon as ripe.
