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    Astelia nivicola 'Red Gem'

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Astelia nivicola 'Red Gem' plant details

    Astelia nivicola 'Red Gem' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue, burgundy and red foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Astelia nivicola 'Red Gem'

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: asteliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and red
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astelia nivicola 'Red Gem'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Superb specimen plant for a choice container planting or a special garden spot – prefers light shade, adequate moisture and well-drained soil – silver, arching leaves make a grand statement just about anywhere!! Makes a 12”x18” clump. also choice for woodland or rock garden. Seldom offered, worth having!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Superimposed with the silky luster of abundant soft white hairs, the elegant sword-shaped foliage dons irregular, bronzed maroon stripes on an olive green background and luminous silver hues on smooth flipsides. Channeled, foot long basal leaves forge a stiffly arching evergreen tussock, arising from short thick rhizomes. Introduced by Duncan & Davies Nursery, this dramatic New Zealand Lily relative makes an unparalleled container candidate that fancies well-drained acid soil and part shade in hot climates.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Our favorite nivicola collection, again from New Zealand, forming clumps to 2' wide by roughly 18" tall with numerous leaves, all coated with a soft silver fur, that become deep red, almost burgundy, with light and frost in winter. Very striking! This has been one of the toughest creatures, not having received frost damage even in the 14 °F, arctic extravaganza in 1996. Also an amazingly good container plant where burgundy tones in rosette-forming plants are hard to come by. Even summer moisture in bright light for best color, though accepting of shade. Tolerant of frost to 10 °F, USDA zone 8, with reports of near 0 °F out of the wind.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Astelia nivicola 'Red Gem' plant

    How to Grow Astelia nivicola 'Red Gem'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • blue
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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