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Beginner
skill rating |
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1.2m
max. spread |
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0.9m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Libertia formosa
Other names: Snowy mermaid, Libertia chilensis, Showy libertia
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Genus: Libertia
Species: L. formosa - L. formosa is an evergreen perennial that forms clumps of stiff, narrow green leaves and in mid-spring until late summer it has creamy-white flowers.
Libertia formosa is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming, Spiky
Libertia formosa (Snowy mermaid) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Prairie planting
Cultivation: Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Place in a warm position in the sun and protect with a dry mulch in winter.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
John Clark
what time of year can this be divided?
- Views: 19
- Replies: 1
- Posted: Fri. 23rd March 2012 09:00
- Last reply: Wed. 28th March 2012 23:43
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