Astelia

I have grown these for many years and it has easily become one of my favourite hardy evergreens, mostly for its gorgeous metallic shimmer that particular stands out in a sunny spot. I have never had an issue with plant loss through the colder seasons and leave mine outside all winter long, though some leaves may sustain some frost damage that I trim off in early spring when frost have cleared. Endemic to New Zealand these plants can be epiphytic, growing on tree branches or out of rocky surfaces, although I keep mine much more terrestrial and find they are perfect in pots or planted directly in the ground. I only have one of these left, but have been cultivating some pups that will hopefully be ready next year.