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New Zealand Rock Lily 'Te Puna' - Arthropodium cirratum

Name: New Zealand Rock Lily 'Te Puna' - Arthropodium cirratum
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Arthropodium cirratum ‘Te Puna’ - 7cm
Price: 5.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Compact, refined Rock Lily with dense foliage and elegant white blooms. Ideal for shaded borders, courtyards, and coastal Melbourne gardens.

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun to part shade; performs well in coastal or sheltered gardens.

Size

Approx. 40-60cm high × 40-60cm wide; compact, clumping form.

Water

Moderate; drought tolerant once established.

Uses

Borders, pots, mass planting, under trees, and shaded gardens.

Description

'Te Puna' is a compact and refined selection of the New Zealand Rock Lily, valued for its tidy form and graceful sprays of star-shaped white flowers in late spring and summer. Its lush, strappy foliage provides structure and softness, making it perfect for shaded areas, courtyards, and coastal gardens. Tough and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in Melbourne’s climate with minimal maintenance.

Key Features:

Compact habit with dense, evergreen foliage.
Produces masses of elegant white flowers on slender stems in late spring.
Hardy, fast growing, and tolerant of coastal and shaded conditions.
Low maintenance and reliable under a wide range of conditions.
Ideal for adding lush greenery and texture to shaded or dry gardens.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Prefers well drained loamy or sandy soil; tolerates coastal conditions.
Light: Full sun to part shade; prefers filtered light for best performance.
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment, then occasionally in dry periods.
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 in spring to early summer; may flower intermittently in warm conditions.

Landscaping Ideas

‘Te Puna’ is perfect for understorey planting beneath trees, along shaded borders, or mass planted for a soft, layered effect. It combines beautifully with Lomandra, Liriope, and Dianella for contrasting texture and form, and performs equally well in containers for courtyards and patios.

Expert Tip

Remove spent flower stems and old leaves to tidy the clump.

FAQ's

Is ‘Te Puna’ frost tolerant?

Yes, it tolerates light to moderate frost once established.

Can it grow under trees?

Yes, performs well as an understorey plant in dappled shade.

Will it spread?

No, it forms compact, non invasive clumps that slowly expand over time.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest New Zealand Rock Lily 'Te Puna' - Arthropodium cirratum

$7.95

$5.95

On sale