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liriope flowering season

Liriope is a popular choice for New Zealand gardeners seeking hardy, evergreen groundcovers with striking flowers and low maintenance requirements. Understanding the liriope flowering season is essential to make the most of these versatile perennials in your landscape design. Whether you’re looking to add a burst of colour to shady borders, create attractive edging, or fill tricky spots in your garden, liriope’s reliable bloom time can help you plan for year-round interest.

Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' plants with red flowers above lush, green foliage.

Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet'

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' is a low growing ground cover rose that produces a bold display of scarlet red flowers over a long season. Its spreading habit, dense foliage, and reliable performance make it a superb choice for NZ gardens needing strong colour with very little maintenance.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 1.10 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
A border planting of Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold' with masses of yellow flowers.

Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold'

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold' is a low growing ground cover rose that delivers a bright display of golden yellow blooms across a long flowering season. Its spreading habit, dense foliage, and dependable garden performance make it a superb option for NZ gardens seeking colour with minimal maintenance.

From $34.43

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 1.10 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Rose 'Flower Carpet White' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Rose 'Flower Carpet White'

Rose 'Flower Carpet White' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its masses of pure white flowers and exceptional disease resistance. This tough...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' ground cover with masses of red flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Red'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its rich red flowers and outstanding disease resistance. This tough rose performs...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink' stunning pink flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink' is a low growing ground cover rose loved for its masses of clear pink flowers, spreading habit, and dependable garden...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' plant with masses of red flowers growing in a pot on a patio.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry'

Roystonea regia, commonly known as the Royal Palm, is one of the most impressive and elegant palm trees available for New Zealand gardens. Renowned...

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Liriope muscari 'Monroe White' white flowers.
Liriope 'Monroe White'

Liriope 'Monroe White' is a white flowering Liriope that grows as a tidy clump and produces strap-like, dark green leaves. Short stems rise above the...

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Liriope muscari 'Elmarco' plants with lush green foliage.
Liriope 'Elmarco'

Liriope 'Elmarco' is a robust evergreen perennial with upright dark green foliage and attractive purple flower spikes. It is an excellent choice for...

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Liriope muscari 'Blue Skies' plant with blue flowers and green foliage in a garden.
Liriope 'Blue Skies'

Liriope 'Blue Skies' is a blue-flowering Liriope that forms a tidy clump and features strap-like, dark green leaves. Flower spikes rise above the...

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Liriope muscari 'Just Right' plants with lush green foliage.
Liriope 'Just Right'

Liriope 'Just Right' is a compact evergreen perennial with a neat mounding habit, glossy green foliage, and attractive purple flower spikes. It is an...

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Liriope muscari 'Samantha' plants with dark green leaves and pink flowers.
Liriope 'Samantha'

Liriope 'Samantha' is a pink-flowering Liriope that produces strap-like, dark green leaves. Short stems carrying masses of tiny, light pink flowers...

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Liriope muscari 'Isabella' pink flowers and lush green foliage.
Liriope 'Isabella'

Liriope 'Isabella' is a compact evergreen perennial with fine dark green foliage and delicate light pink flowers. It is an excellent choice for NZ...

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Colourful Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' plants with purple flowers.
Liriope 'Royal Purple'

Liriope 'Royal Purple', commonly known as Monkey Grass, produces strap-like, dark green leaves that become adorned with masses of showy, deep...

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Liriope muscari 'Stripey White' plants with cream and green variegated leaves.
Liriope 'Stripey White' (Variegated Liriope)

Liriope 'Stripey White' is a hardy and attractive perennial valued for its striking variegated foliage and versatility. The long, arching green...

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Liriope muscari 'Silver Ribbon' plants with a beautiful variegated foliage growing in a pot.
Liriope 'Silver Ribbon' (Variegated Liriope)

Liriope 'Silver Ribbon', commonly known as Variegated Lilyturf, produces arching, green leaves with a silver overtone, and striped with cream. Short...

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Liriope muscari 'Majestic' plant with green leaves and pink flowers.
Liriope 'Majestic'

Liriope 'Majestic' grows as a tidy clump, producing strap-like, dark green leaves that serve as a lovely backdrop to the spikes of pink flowers in...

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Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' plant in a border garden with masses of showy, blue flowers.
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

Liriope muscari 'Big Blue', commonly known as Border Grass, grows as a tidy clump and produces strap-like, dark green leaves. Flower spikes rise...

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Liriope muscari 'Purple Explosion' plant with green leaves and purple flowers.
Liriope 'Purple Explosion'

Liriope 'Purple Explosion' features flower spikes that rise above the strap-like, dark green leaves to bear masses of showy, deep purple flowers. It...

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Liriope muscari growing as a mass planting in a woodand garden.
Liriope muscari

Liriope muscari, commonly known as Lilyturf or Monkeygrass, is an herbaceous perennial with flower spikes that rise above the foliage during summer...

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Liriope muscari 'Amethyst' plant with purple flowers and lush green leaves.
Liriope 'Amethyst'

Liriope 'Amethyst' is a hardy evergreen perennial with neat grass like foliage and elegant purple flower spikes. It is an excellent choice for NZ...

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Liriope muscari 'variegata' plants with colourful foliage and purple flowers.
Liriope 'variegata'

Liriope 'variegata', commonly known as Variegated Lilyturf, grows as a clump and produces strap-like leaves that are green with a prominent cream...

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Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' plant with variegated leaves and purple flowers.
Liriope 'Silvery Sunproof'

Liriope 'Silvery Sunproof' is a stunning variegated perennial valued for its silvery green leaves edged with creamy white. This hardy plant forms...

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Liriope 'Evergreen Giant'

Liriope 'Evergreen Giant' is an herbaceous perennial that grows as a clump and produces strap-like, dark green leaves. Stems rise above the foliage...

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Liriope muscari 'Gold Banded' plants with colourful, variegated foliage and pink flowers.
Liriope 'Gold Banded' (Variegated Liriope)

Liriope 'Gold Banded' produces green leaves edged with gold, and masses of lavender coloured flowers in summer. This herbaceous perennial grows as a...

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Liriope spicata plants with pink-blue flowers in a garden.
Liriope spicata (Creeping Lilyturf)

Liriope spicata, commonly known as Creeping Lily Turf, grows as a clump and produces arching, strap-like, dark green leaves. Short stems carrying...

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Liriope muscari 'Pee Dee Gold Ingot' plants with yellow foliage in a border garden.
Liriope 'Pee Dee Gold Ingot'

Liriope 'Pee Dee Gold Ingot', commonly known as Purple Liriope or Lilyturf, grows as a clump and produces strap-like, golden-yellow leaves up to 20...

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Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon' plant with variegated foliage.
Liriope 'Silver Dragon'

Liriope 'Silver Dragon', commonly known as Creeping Lilyturf, produces arching, strap-like leaves which are variegated white and green. Short stems...

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Liriope muscari 'Silverlawn' plant.
Liriope 'Silverlawn'

Liriope 'Silverlawn' is an attractive evergreen perennial with elegant variegated foliage that brightens gardens throughout the year. It is an...

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Liriope spicata 'Franklin Mint' plant with lush green foliage and pink flowers.
Liriope 'Franklin Mint'

Liriope 'Franklin Mint' features strap-like, dark green leaves and short stems that carry masses of tiny, lilac-coloured flowers that emerge amidst...

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Liriope muscari 'Emerald Cascade' plants with dark green, cascading foliage.
Liriope 'Emerald Cascade'

Liriope 'Emerald Cascade' is an elegant evergreen perennial with fine dark green foliage that arches outward to create a graceful cascading effect...

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Abutilon 'Voodoo' dark red flowers.
Abutilon 'Voodoo' (Flowering Maple)

Abutilon 'Voodoo' is a striking flowering shrub admired for its deep crimson red, bell shaped blooms that appear continuously from spring through...

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Abutilon 'Golden Fleece' yellow flowers with lush, green foliage.
Abutilon 'Golden Fleece' (Flowering Maple)

Abutilon 'Golden Fleece' is a delightful flowering shrub celebrated for its abundant golden yellow, bell shaped blooms that brighten gardens from...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet'

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When Does Liriope Flower?

The liriope flowering season in New Zealand typically begins in late summer and continues through autumn. Most liriope varieties produce their unique spike-like blooms from late January to May, depending on your region and local climate. This flowering window means liriope can brighten the garden when many spring and early-summer perennials have finished. The flowers range from deep purples and blues to whites and lilacs, creating a lovely contrast against liriope’s arching, grass-like foliage.

Varieties and Bloom Highlights

Different liriope varieties offer subtle differences in flower colour and form, allowing you to choose the best fit for your garden’s palette:

Planting and Care for Optimal Flowering

To ensure you experience the best display during the liriope flowering season, plant liriope in well-drained soil and provide partial shade to filtered sunlight. While liriope tolerates drought once established, keeping plants mulched and watered over summer helps produce abundant blooms. A light feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring will also encourage healthy growth and flowering.

Deadheading spent flower spikes isn’t strictly necessary, but removing them after flowering can tidy up the plant and occasionally promote a second, lighter flush of blooms. Liriope is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a carefree choice for New Zealand gardens.

Enjoy Four Seasons of Interest

Even after the liriope flowering season winds down, these resilient plants retain their lush green (or variegated) foliage, offering structure and colour throughout the year. They blend seamlessly with shade-loving perennials, ferns, and flowering bulbs.

Explore our full range, including Liriope 'Monroe White', Liriope 'Blue Skies', Liriope 'Samantha', Liriope 'Royal Purple', and Liriope 'Stripey White' (Variegated Liriope) to find the ideal variety for your garden and enjoy vibrant, late-season colour year after year.

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