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New Zealand satin flower [2] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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New Zealand satin flower [2]

Libertia chilensis

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Libertia
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

L. chilensis is an evergreen perennial forming a large clump of erect, linear leaves, with clusters of white flowers borne on stiff stems in late spring and early summer, followed by conspicuous seed capsules

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Needs a warm sunny position and a dry mulch for protection in winter

Pruning

Remove flower stalks after flowering, tidy up in late winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots outdoors as soon as ripe or propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Rock GardenHedging Screens

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years