About
Astelia 'Red Devil' is an evergreen perennial that develops into a clump, reaching dimensions of approximately 75cm by 75cm. Its slender, pointed leaves exhibit a green hue with reddish-bronze undertones, complemented by a silvery luster.
About the genus
Astelia consists of evergreen perennials that grow in clumps and have rhizomatous roots. They feature arching, linear leaves with a keeled shape and a silvery hue. The plants produce panicles of small flowers that are either pale greenish or brown, and female specimens will bear orange or red berries afterward.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Patio and container plants, Architectural, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist, but reasonably well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade and a sheltered spot. The foliage can be damaged by frost and prevailing cold winds. It may need winter protection
- Pruning
- Remove or trim winter-damaged foliage in spring
- Propagation
- Propagate by division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free