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