Arthropodium cirratum 'Te Puna'
Rengarenga Lily
Description:
Evergreen New Zealand native perennial forming attractive clumps of broad, glossy green foliage. In late spring and summer, it produces tall, branching flower stems carrying delicate white, star-shaped flowers with a soft, elegant appearance. 'Te Puna' is a hardy, adaptable selection valued for its tidy growth habit and ability to thrive in a range of garden conditions, including coastal environments and shaded areas.
Height:
40–60cm (up to 80 cm when flowering)
Width:
50–80cm
Position:
Full sun to part shade. Performs especially well in light shade but will tolerate sunnier positions if soil moisture is maintained. Suitable for coastal and exposed sites.
Soil:
Well-drained soil. Adaptable to a range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils, provided drainage is adequate.
Uses:
- Native and coastal gardens
- Borders and garden edging
- Mass planting and underplanting
- Shaded gardens beneath trees
- Containers and courtyard planting
- Low-maintenance landscapes
Care Tips:
- Water regularly while establishing; once established it is drought tolerant
- Remove spent flower stems and damaged leaves to maintain a tidy appearance
- Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and flowering
- Divide established clumps every few years if they become crowded
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Hardy throughout most of New Zealand, tolerating coastal conditions, wind, and light frost
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