Libertia peregrinans
wandering Chilean iris
A compact, but suckering evergreen plant to 60cm tall, making a clump of narrow leaves, often orange-tinted, with short stems bearing clusters of bowl-shaped white flowers among the leaves in late spring and early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | Green Orange | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green Orange | ||
Autumn | Green Orange | |||
Winter | Green Orange |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Libertia are clump-forming perennials with grass-like, evergreen leaves and panicles of saucer-shaped white or blue flowers, followed by orange seed capsules
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- New Zealand
How to grow
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
Propagation
Propagate by seed in pots outdoors as soon as ripe or propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Remove flower stalks after flowering, tidy up in late winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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