Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Sunset'PBR
Chilean iris 'Taupo Sunset'
An evergreen perennial up to 60cm high in flower, forming a dense clump of upright, narrow green leaves which turn shades of gold in summer, with tints of deep orange and dark red in winter. In late spring and early summer produces open sprays of small, white flowers just above the foliage, followed by orange berries in autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Yellow Orange | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow Orange Red | Orange | ||
| Winter | Green Yellow Orange Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Needs a warm sunny position and a dry mulch for protection in winter
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Prairie planting
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove flower stalks near the base after flowering. Trim back damaged foliage in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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