Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Sunset' - New Zealand Iris 3 Litre Pot

Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Sunset'

An exceptional evergreen perennial that offers year-round colour and structure with its distinctive sword-shaped foliage beautifully tinted with orange, bronze, and apricot tones. This New Zealand native brings exotic flair and architectural presence to the garden.

Seasonal Highlights

The striking foliage maintains its warm orange and bronze tones throughout the year, intensifying in cooler months. Clusters of delicate white flowers appear on upright stems in late spring and early summer, creating an elegant contrast against the colourful leaves. Seed heads provide additional interest into autumn.

Key Features

• Striking orange and bronze evergreen foliage
• Architectural sword-shaped leaves
• Delicate white summer flowers
• Year-round colour and interest
• Fully hardy and low maintenance

Perfect For

Ideal for gravel gardens, coastal plantings, and modern landscaping schemes. Excellent in mixed borders for foliage contrast and texture. Works beautifully in containers and makes striking ground cover when planted in groups. Perfect for adding warm tones to winter gardens.

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Tolerates poor soils and coastal conditions once established. Water regularly during establishment, then drought-tolerant. Remove old flower stems after blooming. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour. Mulch lightly in spring.

Looks Great With

Combines beautifully with grasses such as Carex and Stipa for textural contrast. Works well with sedums, heucheras, and other foliage perennials. Complements lavender, salvias, and Mediterranean plants. Provides excellent contrast to silver-leaved plants and purple-flowered perennials.

A stunning and versatile evergreen perennial that brings unique colour, architectural form, and low-maintenance beauty to gardens throughout the year.

Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Sunset' - New Zealand Iris 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Moderate Growing Late spring to early summer White Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.