Guide to growing Libertia
Libertia are half hardy and hardy perennials that reach from 30 to 90cm in height.
They have grass like leave and carry spiky stems that are topped by white flowers.
Flowering occurs in the Summer, once this has finished Libertia produces orange pods.
How to grow Libertia
You can start to grow Libertia in either spring or autumn. It is perhaps simplest in the spring. The seeds should be sown about 3mm deep into flats. Then the seeds should be imbibed by placing the flats in a black plastic bin bag, then placing in the fridge for three weeks.
After this chilling sink the flats outdoors in the shade and cover with glass. As soon as seedlings appear (germination takes from one to six months), transplant them about 50cm apart into a sunny part of the garden that has good drainage. Ideally the soil should be both moist and sandy.
Caring for Libertia
Although Libertia likes to grow in sunny areas it should not be in an open area as the plant should be protected from strong winds. If you require more Libertia then they can be divided in the spring time.