Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Sunset' - 30-40 CM C2

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * beautiful foliage * attractive orange autumn colouring * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen

Leaves
High foliage ornamental value. Attractive orange autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Sunset' forms white flowers from May.

fruit
The orange-red fruits of Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Sunset' are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Use
Tub, pond edge, woodland edge, herbaceous border