Astelia Silver Spear 5 Litre Pot

Astelia ‘Silver Spear’

Striking silver foliage for bold contrast and modern planting

Astelia chathamica ‘Silver Spear’ is a stunning architectural plant with long, sword-shaped leaves in shimmering silver-grey. Its bold, spiky form makes it ideal for contemporary gardens, gravel planting schemes, and pots where year-round texture and colour are needed. The metallic foliage offers a dramatic contrast against green planting and works beautifully with darker tones or minimalist designs.

Perfect for adding structure to borders or making a statement in containers.

Key Features:

• Bold, silvery foliage – dramatic and architectural

• Evergreen in mild areas

• Excellent for modern borders, pots, or gravel gardens

• Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established

• Works well as a focal point or contrast plant

Growing Conditions:

• Position: Full sun to light shade

• Soil: Well-drained soil – thrives in sandy or loamy soils

• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, though may need protection in severe frost

• Maintenance: Little required – remove damaged leaves in spring

Ultimate Size:

• Height: 1–1.2m

• Spread: Up to 1m

• Slow to moderate growth rate

Astelia ‘Silver Spear’ is ideal for adding a sleek, modern edge to planting schemes – its unique colour and strong form bring instant sophistication to any space.

Astelia Silver Spear 5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Semi Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.