Libertia Grandiflora - NZ Flax Lily

The Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as the New Zealand Flax Lily, is an exquisite perennial that adds a touch of elegance to any garden or landscape. Originating from New Zealand, this robust and striking plant is celebrated for its vibrant foliage and eye-catching blooms.

Key Features:

• Elegant Foliage: The Libertia grandiflora showcases arching, sword-shaped leaves that are a rich green, creating a lush and tropical feel. The foliage forms a graceful clump, adding texture and structure to garden beds and borders.
• Striking Blooms: In late spring to early summer, the plant produces stunning clusters of white, star-shaped flowers on tall, slender stems. These blooms contrast beautifully with the deep green leaves, offering a bright and refreshing display.
• Compact Growth: With a height of approximately 18-24 inches and a similar spread, this plant is ideal for smaller gardens, container planting, or as a charming accent in larger landscapes.
• Low Maintenance: Libertia grandiflora is known for its resilience and adaptability. It thrives in a variety of soil types and conditions, from full sun to partial shade. Once established, it requires minimal care, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
• Seasonal Interest: Beyond its impressive flowering period, the plant offers year-round interest with its evergreen foliage, ensuring that your garden remains vibrant even in the winter months.

Uses:

• Garden beds and borders
• Container and patio planting
• Coastal and drought-tolerant gardens
• Modern and naturalistic landscaping

Size and Growth:

• Growing Habit: Has a clumping habit of sword-shaped foliage with slender, upright stems of white flowers.
• Height and Spread: Grows to a height of 90cm with a spread of 60cm.
  
  

Care Instructions:

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soil types.
• Watering: Regular watering during the growing season; drought-tolerant once established.
• Pruning: Minimal; remove spent flowers and dead foliage as needed to maintain appearance.

Enhance your garden with the timeless beauty of Libertia grandiflora—a plant that offers elegance, resilience, and a burst of bright blooms year after year.