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LIBERTIA caerulescens
Clump forming with panicles of blue flowers on flowering stems in late spring
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. L. sessiliflora. Attractive in a gravel garden -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Chile -
EvergreenLinear, rigid, leathery leaves 30-45cm (12-18in) long.
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Blue
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 60cm (24in) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Rhizomatous perennial. Flowering stems bear 1 or 2 short leaves and flowers 1cm (½in) across in terminal clusters
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Mature Sizeto 60cm (24in)
30cm (12in)
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