ARTHROPODIUM cirratum 'Matapouri Bay
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ARTHROPODIUM cirratum 'Matapouri Bay
Commonly known as Rienga lily, Rock lily
Forms a bold clump of flax-like leaves about 2 feet long. Stems rising from the base, bear panicles of starry white flowers with a hint of mauve. An excellent and unusual new introduction from New Zealand
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Slugs damage new growth. -
Place of origin
New Zealand -
EvergreenLance-shaped, channelled, grey-green leaves 30-60cm(12-24in) long.
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White
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PaniclesLax panicles to 30cm (12in) long
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Star-shaped
2.5cm (1in) across -
Australian / New Zealand
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
HerbaceousTufted perennial
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilWith some grit
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Full sun
Base of warm wall ideal in frosty areas. -
Mature Size90cm (36in)
30cm (12in)
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