I finally succumbed to temptation last week and bought myself a plant I’ve been coveting for ages – an Astelia. These sought after plants are shaped like the New Zealand flaxes and also come from the same area, but the strappy grass-like leaves are a beautiful spring green colour with a metallic silver lustre. I’ve planted it in a pot and placed it in pride of place on my decking where I can see it from the kitchen and it will get the semi-shaded conditions it will thrive in. It looks great with my Maple and ferns.
