Position
Full sun to part shade; excellent for coastal and sheltered gardens.
New Zealand Rock Lily 'Matapouri Bay' - Arthropodium cirratum
Robust, evergreen clumping perennial with lush strappy foliage and starry white blooms. Perfect for shaded or coastal Melbourne gardens.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 60-80cm high × 60-80cm wide; forms compact, tidy clumps.
Water
Moderate; drought tolerant once established.
Uses
Borders, mass planting, coastal gardens, under trees, and shaded courtyards.
Description
'Matapouri Bay' is a hardy New Zealand Rock Lily selected for its lush green foliage and star shaped white flowers that rise gracefully above the leaves in spring. This compact, evergreen perennial thrives in coastal and shaded gardens where many other plants struggle. Perfect for Melbourne landscapes, it tolerates wind, drought, and light frost once established, making it a versatile, low maintenance addition to any garden.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Prefers loam or sandy soil with good drainage; avoid heavy clay.
- Light: Grows in full sun to full shade, prefers filtered light for best growth.
- Watering: Water regularly during establishment; low water needs once mature.
- Fertiliser: Feed in spring with balanced slow-release fertiliser to promote growth and flowering.
- Maintenance: Remove old foliage and spent flower stems to maintain shape.
- Flowering: Main bloom period in spring with occasional repeat flowering in summer.
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New Zealand Rock Lily 'Matapouri Bay' - Arthropodium cirratum
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