Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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Astelia
'Red Shadow'
bush flax
Astelia 'Red Shadow' brings a polished flash of colour to patios, gravel gardens and contemporary planting schemes, with long, strap-shaped leaves in deep bronze-red shades that seem made for catching low sunlight. This bush flax forms a gently splayed clump, architectural without looking severe, and gives pots or borders an instant sense of structure. Astelia 'Red Shadow' is especially effective where softer plants need a little backbone, pairing beautifully with silver foliage, ornamental grasses and drought-tolerant perennials. Its rich colouring adds depth among pale stone, terracotta and muted Mediterranean tones, making Astelia 'Red Shadow' a quietly confident choice for design-led spaces.
Although wonderfully sculptural, Astelia 'Red Shadow' has a relaxed, natural elegance rather than a clipped or formal feel. The foliage fans outward in layered ribbons, creating movement and shadow even when little else is happening in the garden, which is rather useful in the quieter months. Grow Astelia 'Red Shadow' in a sheltered, sunny to lightly shaded spot with free-draining soil, or give it pride of place in a handsome container where its colouring can be admired up close. Low-maintenance and distinctly stylish, Astelia 'Red Shadow' offers year-round form, a warm metallic glow, and just enough drama to keep things interesting.
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Plant profile
Plant calendar
Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
- Astelia 'Red Shadow'ᴾᴮᴿ
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 70cm-1m
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Spreading
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Bronze, red, brown
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Sandy
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Stony - Suitable for
-
Rock gardens
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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