Wharariki - Dwarf Mountain Flax
Mountain flax inhabits New Zealand's most precarious coastal cliffs, making it ideal for exposed, windy, or dry gardens.
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Dramatic, upright, silver foliage makes Kakaha the ideal choice as an accent or container plant, to add eye-catching colour and textural contrasts to your garden.
Features
- Accent plant
- Foliage colour & texture
- Frost Hardy
Product details
How
Fill a seed tray with Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Press mix firmly into tray; water and allow to drain. Sow seed and cover lightly with seed raising mix. Place tray in a warm, shady, sheltered place and mist with water, as required, to keep moist (not wet).
Care
Spring, Autumn. Germination times of native seeds vary from 2 weeks to several months. Once seedlings are 3-5cm high, transplant into small individual pots. Grow on untill a root ball establishes and transplant into the garden or containers.
Hint
Cold treatment and growing in a greenhouse will enhance germination. Apply Yates Blitzem to protect young seedlings from snails and slugs.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED
| Plant space |
75cm-1.2m |
| Plant height |
1m |
| Botanical name |
Astelia chathemica 'Silver Spear |
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