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Libertia chilensis (was Libertia grandiflora) Regular / 2 litre / --- / ---

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Description
Type
Form
Size
Spread
Stock
Price
Quantity
Common name
New Zealand satin flower
Group
Grasses
Family
Iridaceae
RHS Award
Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
-
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 m
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 m
Habit
Tufted
Hardiness
Half-hardy – Unheated glasshouse/mild winter (-5 to 1ºC)

Growing conditions
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Position
Full sun
Soil
Chalk; Loam; Sand

Product description & Growing guide

Libertia chilensis (was Libertia grandiflora) (New Zealand satin flower) is a member of the Iridaceae family. This grasse exhibits a tufted growth habit and is characterized by its evergreen foliage. It has a hardiness rating of half-hardy – unheated glasshouse/mild winter (-5 to 1ºc) and is hardy in coastal / mild areas except in hard winters and at risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good microclimate. Can survive with artificial winter protection.

When fully mature, Libertia chilensis (was Libertia grandiflora) can reach an ultimate height of 0.5–1 metres and a spread of 0.5–1 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers south–facing aspect and sheltered positions. It thrives best in chalk or loam or sand soil types and should be placed in full sun.

Seasonal colour
Flower
Foliage
Fruit
Stem
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
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