Astelia 'Red Devil'
- Height × spread
- 1m × 1.2m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
Availability
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About this plant
An intriguing, exotic, somewhat untidy plant that is grown for its foliage interest. It makes a clump with long, rather sheeny tapering leaves. These are variably marked in shades of red, silver and green. It is an excellent subject for a container so that it can be brought in when the cold weather starts (if living in colder parts of the country). This needs a warm position with as much sun as possible to maximize the foliage colour.
- Foliage colour
- Green, Red, Silver
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 1m
- Spread
- 1.2m
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Small scale garden, Gravel garden, Exotic garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Spring - early-mid · Planting
Divide when too large
The plant can be divided if it becomes too large or another plant is required. This may involve physically dividing the clump in two, removing offsets or small bulbs or dividing rhizomes. The new plants can be grown in pots or planted in the ground.
Winter
Winter · Outdoors
Water lightly during dormancy
The soil should be kept just moist during the plant's rest period.
Found in
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