Libertia grandiflora
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Hello, I have had a libertia grandiflora for about 9 years and it flowered profusely until the last two years. I have cut back all the dead leaves but this has not made much difference this summer. Should I dig it up and divide it? Will that rejuvenate it? Can I do that now or should I waid until next spring? Or could I overwinter it in pots in a cold greenhouse? Any advice welcome. I do love it so being a Kiwi!
Posted: Saturday 28th of August 2021 12:16 PM Last reply: Thursday 3rd of April 2025 01:34 PM
Re: Re: Libertia grandiflora did not flower
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Thankyou, Kathy. As I haven't fed the plants a great deal, it must be lack of sunshine. Let's hope next summer's better!
Posted: Friday 7th of September 2012 07:39 AM
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Hi, Catherine,
It most likely is the lack of sun. Libertia like sun or partial shade which means they might be shaded for part of the day but will get direct sun for a morning or afternoon. Only other thought is it has been fed too much. Too much nitrogen will produce lots of lush foliage at the expense of flowers.
Kathy C
It most likely is the lack of sun. Libertia like sun or partial shade which means they might be shaded for part of the day but will get direct sun for a morning or afternoon. Only other thought is it has been fed too much. Too much nitrogen will produce lots of lush foliage at the expense of flowers.
Kathy C
Posted: Thursday 6th of September 2012 05:16 PM
Libertia grandiflora did not flower
Shoot User
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I am very disappointed with my libertia as they have not flowered at all this year. They were newly planted last summer and I was hoping for some lovely flowers once they were established this summer. Unfortunately, although the leaves have grown profusely, I have not had one single flower. I put this down to the amount of rain we had over the summer and the relative lack of sunshine. I want to try and avoid a repetition next year and wonder whether there is anything I can do. Any tips welcome. Thanks.
Posted: Thursday 6th of September 2012 02:23 PM Last reply: Saturday 5th of April 2025 08:44 PM
Re: Libertia Grandiflora
Shoot User
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Hi David,
This plant is evergreen, and so leaves are not usually pruned back other than removal of dead, damaged or tired looking leaves. Add to your ‘plants I have’ list to see care instructions for this time of year: Libertia grandiflora.
Hope this helps!
Katy
This plant is evergreen, and so leaves are not usually pruned back other than removal of dead, damaged or tired looking leaves. Add to your ‘plants I have’ list to see care instructions for this time of year: Libertia grandiflora.
Hope this helps!
Katy
Posted: Monday 27th of September 2010 06:59 PM
Libertia Grandiflora
david walsh
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I have removed all the seed stems from the libertia grandiflora, snapped close to base and removed, should I cut the leaves back also, about 2/3rds of the height
Posted: Sunday 26th of September 2010 01:29 PM Last reply: Monday 3rd of March 2025 01:39 PM
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Libertia grandiflora (New Zealand satin flower) has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
Posted: Sunday 17th of May 2009 07:58 PM Last reply: Wednesday 3rd of January 2024 07:49 PM