Libertia Goldfinger
Botanical
Libertia ixioides
Description
Looking for fantastic golden yellow cascading foliage in the garden? This is the plant for you. The elegant weeping foliage of this exciting new selection has a prominent golden yellow central stripe. Profusions of pure white star like flowers are produced in clusters just clear of the foliage from mid spring, followed by attractive large yellow berries in autumn. This delightful little plant really packs a punch & is ideal to provide year round interest in the perennial border or as a colourful low maintenance pot or container on the deck or patio. Hardy. 0.6 x 0.6m.
Bloom
Profusions of pure white star like flowers from mid spring.
Foliage
Elegant weeping foliage with a prominent golden yellow central stripe.
Habit
Compact clumping habit 0.6 x 0.6m.
Culture
Moist, fertile soils. Full sun to light shade.
Hardiness
Hardy to –18°C. (USDA Zones: 8-11).
Origin
Selected by Naturally Native New Zealand Plants, Tauranga, New Zealand.
Protection
Plant Variety Rights asserted (First NZ Sale: 04/02).
Propagation
TC, division. License required for propagation.

 

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