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Libertia chilensis
- Evergreen
- Perfect for Pots
- Self-sows
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Like a flowering rush on the fringes of a Scottish pool, Libertia is perfect in a garden in spring, either in full sun, or as I’ve found it at home, happy in dappled shade
- Evergreen
- Perfect for Pots
- Self-sows
Product details
- Type
- Perennial
- Position
- Border (Middle)
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- May - June
- Height
- 90cm (36in)
- Common name
- New Zealand Satin Flower
- Moisture
- Moist but Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 60cm (24in)
- 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 in colder regions.
Care Tips
Being evergreen you will need to remove old foliage to reveal attractive new growth. Divide mature specimens in spring or autumn.
Flowering Time
May - June