About

Libertia grandiflora, the New Zealand satin flower, is a strong-growing, clump-forming, evergreen plant to 90 cm with narrow, dark-green, grass-like leaves. In early summer, white, bowl-shaped flowers 2�3 cm across are produced on erect stems, followed by round seed pods that turn black as they mature. A beautiful and architectural perennial for a sunny or partly shaded, well-drained border.

About the genus

Libertia are clump-forming evergreen perennials from the Southern Hemisphere with grass-like foliage and panicles of saucer-shaped, white or blue flowers, followed by ornamental, often orange or black seed capsules. Excellent architectural plants for sunny or partly shaded, well-drained borders.

Growing conditions

SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3

Plant details

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toNew Zealand

Care notes

CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate light shade. The foliage may be damaged in harsh winters
PruningRemove flower stalks after flowering. Trim back damaged foliage in spring
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free