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Libertia grandiflora (New Zealand satin flower)
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per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Libertia grandiflora
Other names
New Zealand satin flower
Genus
Libertia Libertia
Species
L. grandiflora - L. grandiflora is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with erect, leathery, linear, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, sturdy stems bearing clusters of white flowers followed by glossy seed capsules.
Libertia grandiflora is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems. Cut back any faded or dead leaves in late winter.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Libertia grandiflora (New Zealand satin flower) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich,moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect with a thick, dry mulch in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Libertia grandiflora
Other names
New Zealand satin flower
Genus
Libertia Libertia
Species
L. grandiflora - L. grandiflora is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with erect, leathery, linear, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, sturdy stems bearing clusters of white flowers followed by glossy seed capsules.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems. Cut back any faded or dead leaves in late winter.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Libertia grandiflora (New Zealand satin flower) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich,moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect with a thick, dry mulch in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Libertia grandiflora (New Zealand satin flower)
Common pest name
common blossom thrips; cotton bud thrips; tomato thrips
Scientific pest name
Frankliniella schultzei
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Polyphagous glasshouse pest; present in many countries; single finding in UK.
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Hello, I have had a libertia grandiflora for about 9 years and it flowered profusely until the last two years. I have cut back all the dead leaves but this has not made much difference this summer. Should I dig it up and divide it? Will that rejuvenate
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Libertia Grandiflora
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