{"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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/new-zealand-rock-lily-arthropodium-cirratum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}