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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Astelia grandis
Height: 2m;  Spread: 2m
Swamp Astelia (Lily & Iris-like)
Olive green flax-like leaves. Large 2m clumps, prefers swamps up to 50cm deep but grows in drier gardens.
» For a landscaping perspective on Astelia see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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