{"title":"Renga Renga and Arthropodium Lilies","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenga renga lily, the New Zealand rock lily, is an evergreen clump of broad, soft, arching leaves topped in late spring with airy sprays of white starry flowers. It is one of the most useful plants for dry shade under trees and for coastal gardens. The range also includes Australian native relatives for meadow style plantings. Choose by the size of the clump and by whether the position is sun or shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a renga renga lily\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/new-zealand-rock-lily-arthropodium-cirratum\"\u003eNew Zealand Rock Lily\u003c\/a\u003e is the species: broad, arching leaves sixty to seventy centimetres long and tall sprays of white star flowers with purple and yellow stamens, to about ninety centimetres, in late spring and early summer. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/renga-renga-lily-arthropodium-matapouri-bay\"\u003eMatapouri Bay Renga Renga Lily\u003c\/a\u003e is a well known broad leaved selection for bold mass planting. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/te-puna-renga-renga-lily-arthropodium-cirratum-te-puna\"\u003eTe Puna Renga Renga Lily\u003c\/a\u003e is more compact, forty to fifty centimetres high and wide, with narrower leaves and shorter flower sprays, so it suits edging, small gardens and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Australian natives belong to the same genus. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pale-vanilla-lily-arthropodium-milleflorum\"\u003ePale Vanilla Lily\u003c\/a\u003e has grass like, blue green leaves and branched stems to a metre carrying many small, nodding, pale lilac to white flowers with a vanilla scent. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chocolate-lily-arthropodium-strictum-dichopogon-strictus\"\u003eChocolate Lily\u003c\/a\u003e carries mauve flowers in spring with a scent of chocolate. Both grow from tubers and suit native meadow and grassland plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere renga renga lilies grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenga renga lilies are plants for shade and part shade. They take morning sun, but the soft leaves scorch in hot afternoon sun. Once established they cope with dry shade under trees, where few other plants look as lush, and they tolerate coastal conditions. They handle light frost only, so in cold districts plant them under the cover of trees or eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe native vanilla and chocolate lilies are different. They grow in sun or part shade in well drained soil and are frost hardy. For companions, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eplants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003egrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clivias\"\u003eclivias\u003c\/a\u003e, which enjoy the same conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMass plant the New Zealand rock lily and Matapouri Bay fifty to sixty centimetres apart, and Te Puna about forty centimetres apart. Dig compost into the soil before planting, particularly under established trees, and mulch well. Plant the native lilies in drifts, twenty to thirty centimetres apart, among native grasses and wildflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first summer. After that, renga renga lilies need only occasional deep watering in dry spells. Feed in spring with a slow release fertiliser, cut off the spent flower stems, and pull away tired outer leaves. Divide large clumps in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSnails and slugs love the leaves. Check after rain, and protect young plants in particular, because chewed foliage is the one thing that spoils an otherwise easy plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vanilla and chocolate lilies die back to their tubers after flowering and seeding, then reshoot with autumn rain. Mark where they are and leave them undisturbed while they rest. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-grow-renga-renga-lilies-in-australia\"\u003erenga renga lily growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers planting under trees and snail control in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan renga renga lily grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers shade or morning sun. In hot afternoon sun the leaves scorch and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is eating holes in the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always snails and slugs. Control them after rain and the new leaves come through clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy vanilla lily has disappeared. Is it dead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It dies back to tubers after seeding and reshoots with autumn rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes renga renga lily tolerate frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Under trees or eaves it comes through most winters unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chocolate-lily-arthropodium-strictum-dichopogon-strictus","title":"Chocolate Lily - Arthropodium strictum (Dichopogon strictus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChocolate lily (\u003cem\u003eArthropodium strictum\u003c\/em\u003e, also listed as \u003cem\u003eDichopogon strictus\u003c\/em\u003e) does something nothing else in the bed will do: the purple flowers smell of chocolate on a warm afternoon. It is a small tuberous perennial from south eastern Australia, about 50cm tall in flower and only 30cm across, so it slots into a rockery, a border or a pot without crowding anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe scent is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm sun on an open flower releases a genuine chocolate and vanilla fragrance, strongest through the middle of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true local native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows naturally through the grassy woodlands of the south east, and small native bees and butterflies work the open flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiny footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 30cm wide it fits between rocks, along a path edge or in a shallow container where a shrub would never work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant and content in poor soil, a rare combination in a plant this delicate looking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A grassy clump softens hard stone, and the sharp drainage a rockery gives is what the tubers want over their dormant period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting, borders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart. The clumps then read as a drift of grass through the year and a haze of purple in spring, the way the plant looks in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide shallow pot brings the fragrance to nose height near a door or a seat. Group three or more per pot rather than planting singly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing chocolate lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to very light shade. It is at home in warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, and being frost hardy it handles cold southern and tableland conditions. Humid tropical gardens are the wrong fit, because the tubers want a dry rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above everything else. Sandy or gravelly soil is ideal and poor soil is fine, so skip the rich compost. On clay, plant into a raised bed and use a light gravel mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water through the growing and flowering months, then ease right off as it dies down. Do not water a dormant clump. A light native fertiliser once in early spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage yellows and dies back over summer, which is normal rather than a failure. Leave it until it has withered, then cut it away. The clump reshoots with the first proper autumn rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate lily is supplied as tube stock, currently listed on backorder, so allow extra time before dispatch. A tube holds a young tuber with a small fan of grassy leaves, and because the plant is naturally small this is the sensible size to buy rather than a compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plant arriving during summer dormancy may look like little more than soil in a tube. That is the plant resting, not a dead one. Expect a modest first year and an established flowering clump by the second season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden that attracts wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian natives range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eCompanions for a rockery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eCompare other fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really smell like chocolate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, though you need warmth and an open flower. The scent is strongest in full sun through the middle of the day and fades in cool weather, so plant it where you walk or sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my plant disappeared over summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer dormancy is part of its normal cycle. The top growth dies back completely and the tuber sits underground until autumn rain triggers new leaves. Mark the spot so you do not dig it out by mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty centimetres apart gives a natural looking mass planting within two seasons. Closer and the clumps compete; much wider and the drift never reads as continuous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639082713407,"sku":"ART-STR-DIC-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Chocolate-Lily-Arthropodium-strictum-Dichopogon-strictus.jpg?v=1766223185"},{"product_id":"arthropodium-matapouri-bay-arthropodium-cirratum","title":"Arthropodium ‘Matapouri Bay’ - Arthropodium cirratum","description":"\u003cp\u003eArthropodium 'Matapouri Bay' (\u003cem\u003eArthropodium cirratum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the large leaved renga renga, and it solves the problem almost every garden has: dry shade under established trees. It forms a lush clump of broad, soft green strappy leaves about 60cm high, with airy sprays of small white flowers lifting to around 90cm in spring. Planted 60cm apart it knits into a groundcover that looks planted rather than patched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives in dry shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few plants hold good foliage under a mature tree where roots take the moisture. This one does, and it looks lush doing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad, generous foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are wider than most strappy plants, so a mass planting reads as a soft green sweep rather than a spiky one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring flowers on tall stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clouds of small white flowers float above the foliage in spring, lighter than the solid spikes of comparable plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal proof and low fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, drought tolerant once established, humidity tolerant and low maintenance year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart. The clumps meet within a season or two and shade out weeds, which is what makes it a genuine groundcover rather than a row of separate plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single line along a shaded path gives a soft edge at knee height, and the foliage stays presentable through winter in most gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles salt laden wind for exposed coastal blocks, and a clump fills a 400mm pot on a shaded balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Arthropodium 'Matapouri Bay' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in full sun in cooler and coastal gardens, and it is one of the best plants available for dry shade under trees. Hot inland afternoon sun is the position to avoid, as it bleaches the broad leaves. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and subtropical gardens, and takes light frost only, so cold districts want a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil, ideally with compost worked through at planting. It does not want ground that stays wet in winter. Mulch 50mm deep between the clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly through the first summer while the roots go down, then only through long dry spells. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring keeps the leaves broad and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the spent flower stems off at the base after flowering, and pull away any tired outer leaves by hand. Divide congested clumps in autumn every few years to keep them vigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of ten, and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tube stock is the value choice for a large area and catches up within a season. The 140mm and 200mm packs suit doing a bed or border edge in one order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf creasing or a snapped outer leaf after transit is normal on foliage this broad, and new leaves replace them quickly. Expect clumps to close the gap to their neighbours within a season or two. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e for the same job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003ebest ground cover plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003egrasses and strappy leaf range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee suitable \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eplants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really grow under a tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, dry shade is its best trick. Give it compost at planting and water it through the first summer while it competes with established tree roots, and after that it looks after itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the foliage burn in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cool and coastal gardens it takes full sun without complaint. In hot inland positions the broad leaves scorch in afternoon sun, so give it shade from midday there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. In cold districts plant it under the canopy of a tree or against a warm wall, where the overhead cover reduces frost damage considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643664040255,"sku":"ART-CIR-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140076458303,"sku":"ART-CIR-140MM-P10","price":187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140076425535,"sku":"ART-CIR-200MM-P6","price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100484682047,"sku":"ART-CIR-250MM-P3","price":207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Arthropodium-Matapouri-Bay-Arthropodium-cirratum.png?v=1794662831"},{"product_id":"renga-renga-lily-arthropodium-matapouri-bay","title":"Renga Renga Lily - Arthropodium cirratum 'Matapouri Bay'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenga Renga Lily 'Matapouri Bay' (\u003cem\u003eArthropodium cirratum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the answer to dry shade under established trees, where most plants give up. It forms a clump of broad, arching grey green leaves about 80cm each way, then throws up airy sprays of white star flowers in spring. This selection has noticeably larger leaves than the common form, so a mass planting reads as lush rather than thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives in dry shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Root competition under trees defeats most groundcovers. This one copes, once it is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring flowers that carry a bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall sprays of small white stars float above the foliage and bring in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles salt laden wind, so it works in the shaded parts of a beach garden where choices are limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull off tired leaves once a year and cut the spent flower stems. There is nothing else to do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a solid, lush sweep. At that spacing the clumps meet within two seasons and shade out most weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees and along shaded borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as the green floor beneath canopy trees or on the shaded side of the house, where the pale flowers show up well in low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump suits a 300mm pot on a shaded balcony, and it takes salt wind in exposed coastal beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Renga Renga Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade gives the broadest, greenest leaves. It tolerates morning sun, but hot afternoon sun bleaches and scorches the foliage. It grows well in cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts should give it the shelter of a wall or a canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any quality, including sandy and poor ground. It resents sitting wet through winter, so improve heavy clay with compost and plant slightly proud of the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer while the roots take hold, then only in long dry spells. A handful of slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the leaves broad and the flowering heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems at the base after flowering and remove old outer leaves in late winter. Snails and slugs will chew new leaves in wet weather, so keep an eye on fresh growth in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown as tube stock and as a 200mm pack of six. Tube stock plants are small clumps of a few leaves, the sensible choice for a large mass planting, taking about two seasons to fill their space. The 200mm plants are established clumps that read immediately and usually flower in their first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy leaved plants travel well, though a bent or creased leaf on arrival is normal and is replaced by the next flush. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best ground cover plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 50cm spacing you need four plants per square metre. That gives a closed, even cover by the second season without crowding the clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt survives, but the leaves lose colour and scorch at the tips through summer. Shade or morning sun gives a far better plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it die back in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is evergreen. The older outer leaves look tired by late winter, so pull them off and the spring flush covers the clump again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is eating the new leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always snails and slugs, which favour the soft spring growth. An iron based snail bait or a torchlit patrol after rain sorts it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737995727167,"sku":"ART-CIR-MATBAY-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100585541951,"sku":"ART-CIR-MATBAY-140MM-P10","price":187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54737995759935,"sku":"ART-CIR-MATBAY-200MM-P6","price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100585574719,"sku":"ART-CIR-MATBAY-250MM-P3","price":207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/renga-renga-lily-arthropodium-matapouri-bay-36c147.jpg?v=1785941195"},{"product_id":"te-puna-renga-renga-lily-arthropodium-cirratum-te-puna","title":"Te Puna Renga Renga Lily - Arthropodium cirratum 'Te Puna'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTe Puna Renga Renga Lily (\u003cem\u003eArthropodium cirratum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Te Puna') is a compact selection of the New Zealand rock lily, forming an evergreen clump of soft green strappy leaves 40 to 50cm high and wide. In late spring it sends up short sprays of white starry flowers. It is narrower and neater than the larger forms of the species, which makes it the one to choose for edging, small gardens and tight spots in shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clump stays about half a metre across, with shorter flower sprays that sit just above the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is at its best in shade to part shade, where the soft leaves stay lush and unmarked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles dry shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it copes with the dry, root-filled soil under trees where little else grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy sprays of small white stars lighten a dark corner in late spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates coastal conditions and salt-laden air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdging shaded paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a continuous soft border along a path or the front of a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass plant at 40cm apart beneath established trees for an evergreen groundcover that needs little attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small size suits containers on a shaded patio or balcony, alone or under a taller feature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Te Puna Renga Renga Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to part shade, with morning sun at most. Hot afternoon sun scorches the leaves. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and tolerates light frost only. In frosty districts plant it under trees or eaves for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil with some compost dug in. It grows in sandy and rocky soil and dislikes heavy ground that stays wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer. After that it needs watering only in long dry spells. Feed in early spring with a slow-release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the spent flower stems off at the base and pull away old or damaged leaves. Snails and slugs love it and will shred the foliage, so check after rain and control them from the day you plant. Divide large clumps in autumn if you want more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Te Puna Renga Renga Lily in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and 200mm pots in packs of 6. The soft leaves can crease in transit and the plants straighten within a week or two. Plant into shade, water in well and put snail protection down straight away. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eGrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best ground cover plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Te Puna different from the species?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is smaller and narrower. Te Puna stays 40 to 50cm high and wide with shorter flower sprays, while the species forms a broader clump of longer leaves with flower stems to about 90cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is eating the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost certainly snails or slugs, which favour this plant above most others. Control them regularly, especially in spring, and cut off badly chewed leaves. New ones replace them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates full sun only in cool, mild climates with regular water. In most gardens the foliage looks far better in shade or with morning sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":68095687196991,"sku":"ART-CIR-TEPUN-140MM-P10","price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095688868159,"sku":"ART-CIR-TEPUN-200MM-P6","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/te-puna-renga-renga-lily-arthropodium-cirratum-te-puna.jpg?v=1794669160"},{"product_id":"new-zealand-rock-lily-arthropodium-cirratum","title":"New Zealand Rock Lily - Arthropodium cirratum","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand Rock Lily (\u003cem\u003eArthropodium cirratum\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Renga Renga Lily, is an evergreen perennial that forms a lush clump of broad, soft, arching leaves 60 to 70cm high and about as wide. From late spring to early summer, tall airy sprays of white star flowers rise to about 90cm. It is one of the most dependable plants for shade, including the difficult dry shade under trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLush foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad, soft green leaves arch outwards in a full clump that looks good in every season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAiry white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each small white star has purple and yellow stamens, carried in open, branching sprays above the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolves dry shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it grows under trees where roots take most of the moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild it grows on coastal rocks and cliffs, so salt-laden air does not trouble it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apart from snail control and a tidy after flowering it looks after itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50 to 60cm apart for a continuous evergreen cover that hides bare ground beneath established trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it along the shaded side of a house or fence, where the white flowers stand out against dark surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits sheltered, shaded positions near the sea, in sandy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump fills a wide container on a shaded patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing New Zealand Rock Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade and part shade, with morning sun at most in warm districts. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It tolerates light frost only, so give it overhead cover from trees or eaves where frosts occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil is important. It grows in sandy, rocky and average garden soil, improved with a little compost, and does poorly in ground that stays wet over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer, then in extended dry periods. A feed with slow-release fertiliser in early spring supports the flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the flower stems at the base once they finish, and pull off old or tattered leaves. Snails and slugs love this plant and can strip the leaves, so control them from planting day and check again after rain. Clumps can be divided in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell New Zealand Rock Lily in 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6, and 300mm pots, which are single plants. The packs are the economical choice for mass planting. Soft leaves can bend in transit and recover quickly. Plant into shade, water in well and protect from snails at once. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eGrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best ground cover plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 50 to 60cm apart for mass planting. At that distance the clumps meet within a couple of seasons and shade out most weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow in dry shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, once established. Water it through its first summer so the roots get down, and after that it copes with the dry soil under trees better than most shade plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only. Hard frost turns the leaves to mush, though plants under a tree canopy or eaves are usually protected enough to come through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":68095693193535,"sku":"ART-CIR-NZR-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095694799167,"sku":"ART-CIR-NZR-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095694831935,"sku":"ART-CIR-NZR-300MM","price":71.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/new-zealand-rock-lily-arthropodium-cirratum.jpg?v=1794669170"},{"product_id":"pale-vanilla-lily-arthropodium-milleflorum","title":"Pale Vanilla Lily - Arthropodium milleflorum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePale Vanilla Lily (\u003cem\u003eArthropodium milleflorum\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian native tuberous perennial from the grasslands and woodlands of south-eastern Australia. It forms a tuft of grass-like blue-green leaves 30 to 50cm tall, and in late spring and summer sends up branched stems to 1m carrying many small, nodding, pale lilac to white flowers with a vanilla scent. It is a delicate, seasonal plant for native meadow and woodland plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla-scented flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a warm, still day the small nodding flowers give off a sweet vanilla perfume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMany flowers to a stem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each tall branched stem carries dozens of pale lilac to white flowers, opening over several weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes from districts with cold winters and is untroubled by frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooks after itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e It retreats to its tubers when conditions turn dry and returns with the autumn rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for native bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Native bees work the flowers through late spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative meadow plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in drifts among native grasses and wildflowers, 30 to 40cm apart, so the flower stems rise through the surrounding foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodland gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits the light shade beneath eucalypts and other open-canopied trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Good drainage suits it, and a pot lets you appreciate the scent at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pale Vanilla Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade. It is best in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy. It is not suited to humid tropical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil. It grows in loam, sandy soil and lighter clay, provided water does not pool around the tubers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water through its growing season, from autumn to the end of flowering, if rain is short. Ease off once it starts to yellow. A light feed with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in autumn is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e After the seed has set, the leaves and stems yellow and the plant dies back to its tubers below ground. It is not dead. Cut the dry growth off, leave the tubers undisturbed and mark the spot. New leaves appear with the autumn rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pale Vanilla Lily in 140mm pots in packs of 10, enough to start a drift in a meadow planting. Depending on the time of year the plants may be in full leaf, in flower or dying back for their summer rest, and a resting pot can look nearly empty while the tubers are alive beneath. Plant at the same depth as the pot and water in. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eGrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden to attract wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-bee-plants\"\u003ePlants for native bees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy plant has died back. Is it dead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Pale Vanilla Lily dies back to underground tubers after it sets seed, usually in summer. Leave it in place and it reshoots with autumn rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWere the tubers eaten?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the tubers were a traditional food of Aboriginal people in south-eastern Australia. We sell this lily as an ornamental garden plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClumps thicken slowly as the tubers multiply, and it can self-sow lightly in open ground. It is not invasive and is easy to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":68095695094079,"sku":"ART-MIL-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pale-vanilla-lily-arthropodium-milleflorum.jpg?v=1794669179"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/new-zealand-rock-lily-arthropodium-cirratum.jpg?v=1794670144","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/renga-renga-lilies.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}