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Liriope 'Silverlawn'

Liriope 'Silverlawn' is an attractive evergreen perennial with elegant variegated foliage that brightens gardens throughout the year. It is an excellent choice for NZ gardens where a neat, low maintenance border plant is needed to add contrast, texture, and a fresh light coloured accent. The clumping habit is ideal for paths, containers, underplanting, and mixed borders, while the foliage provides lasting interest even when few other plants are flowering. Liriope 'Silverlawn' is hardy, adaptable, and easy to grow in sun or partial shade. It is a practical choice for creating polished garden edges with minimal effort.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:30 cm
Spread:30 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku19248

How to grow Liriope 'Silverlawn' in NZ

Grow Liriope 'Silverlawn' in full sun, partial shade, or light shade with moist, free draining soil. It adapts to a broad range of garden conditions and performs well in borders, containers, and beneath light tree cover. Prepare the soil with compost, plant at the same depth as the nursery container, and water deeply after planting. Keep the soil lightly moist through the first growing season while plants establish. Once established, Liriope 'Silverlawn' is drought tolerant and needs little supplementary watering. Mulch around plants to retain moisture, reduce weeds, and support strong healthy variegated foliage.

Liriope 'Silverlawn' care tips

Liriope 'Silverlawn' is easy to care for once established. Water young plants through dry periods in their first year, then provide extra moisture only during prolonged drought. Apply a balanced slow release fertiliser in spring if growth needs support. In late winter, remove tired leaves or lightly trim old foliage before fresh growth begins, taking care not to damage the crown. Divide older clumps every few years if they become crowded or lose vigour. Liriope 'Silverlawn' is hardy and resilient, making it a practical choice for low maintenance borders, edging, and light shade planting.

Liriope 'Silverlawn' size, spacing, and growth rate

Liriope 'Silverlawn' typically grows about 35 cm to 45 cm tall and spreads around 35 cm to 45 cm wide, forming a neat evergreen clump. Space plants approximately 30 cm to 40 cm apart for a continuous border, path edging, or mass planting effect. It has a moderate growth rate and gradually fills out as the root system establishes. Closer spacing gives a tidy result sooner, while wider spacing suits larger naturalistic areas. Liriope 'Silverlawn' is an excellent compact perennial for gardens, courtyards, containers, and landscape designs where bright foliage contrast is wanted.

Landscaping uses for Liriope 'Silverlawn'

Liriope 'Silverlawn' is ideal for borders, path edges, containers, underplanting, woodland gardens, and low maintenance mass planting. Its variegated foliage creates a bright contrast with darker green shrubs, ferns, and flowering perennials, helping define planting schemes throughout the year. Use it beneath trees where light is filtered, along driveways to soften hard edges, or around patios and outdoor living areas for a tidy finish. It also performs well in shaded courtyard gardens. Liriope 'Silverlawn' brings dependable colour, texture, and easy care structure to a wide range of NZ garden styles.

Why buy Liriope 'Silverlawn' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ's most trusted plant nursery, supplying quality plants and expert growing advice throughout New Zealand. Our Liriope 'Silverlawn' plants are selected for quality and healthy growth, helping you establish attractive evergreen borders and underplanting with confidence. Strict quality standards and careful packing help ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to plant. Order online with fast delivery and free shipping on qualifying orders over $150. Choose The Plant Company for premium plants, dependable service, and an easy buying experience for your next garden project.

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