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.
