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Liriope Royal Purple

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Lilyturf, Liriope muscari, Purple Muscari, Monkeygrass

Liriope Royal Purple, commonly known as Lilyturf, produces strap-like, dark green leaves that becomes adorned with masses of showy, deep violet-purple flowers. This herbaceous perennial and grows as a tidy clump to about 40 cm tall and 45 cm wide. Liriope Royal Purple is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, adding to a mixed planting, including in borders, or for planting around outdoor living areas.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:40 cm
Spread:45 cm
Flowering time:Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asLilyturf, Liriope muscari, Purple Muscari, Monkeygrass

What are the landscaping uses for Liriope Royal Purple in NZ?

Liriope Royal Purple is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and barbecue areas. This hardy, ornamental grass is also perfect for modern gardens but also for planting around commercial buildings where the plants are often somewhat neglected. Liriope Royal Purple is favoured by landscape designers across NZ for its elegant foliage and versatility which makes it a popular choice in landscaping.

How to create a Liriope Royal Purple border

A Liriope Royal Purple border generally has the plants just touching when they reach their mature size. if you want them to grow as a unique plant, they will need to be spaced at least 60 cm apart. The Liriope Royal Purple spacing for having them merging to a limited degree is 40 cm apart. If the planting is going to involve more than one row, the planting should be alternated such that the second row is offset to the first row. This creates a better look overall. Similarly, use a stick or tape measure to help get the spacings correct.

When is the best time to plant Liriope Royal Purple?

While Liriope Royal Purple can be planted any time of the year, spring, winter and autumn are generally the best times. Planting during these seasons allows the plants to establish before the heat of summer arrives. You can still plant in summer provided careful attention is paid to watering.

Liriope Royal Purple pruning

Pruning of Liriope Royal Purple generally involves removing spent leaves. However, it can also be undertaken to rejuvenate an older plant. Pruning of this nature is generally undertaken in late spring or summer when the plants are actively growing. They are trimmed back to about 5 cm above ground level. New shoots will begin to grow away within 2-3 weeks. You can trim plants back in winter also but note that new shoots may not start to emerge until conditions warm in spring.

Liriope Royal Purple care

The most important part of Liriope Royal Purple care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a general fertiliser. At this time any dead leaves can be removed. The plants are generally not trimmed aside from removing unsightly leaves. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very easy plant to care for.

Where to buy Liriope Royal Purple in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Liriope Royal Purple to buy in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Liriope plant needs and impress you with both our products and service!

What is the difference: Liriope Royal Purple vs Big Blue

When comparing Liriope Royal Purple and Liriope Big Blue, the primary differences lie in their flower colour and subtle nuances in their overall appearance. Royal Purple is known for its deep, rich purple flowers. Big Blue produces blue-purple or violet-purple flowers. Both are Liriope muscari varieties and both have similar growth habits and foliage colours.

What height and size does Liriope Royal Purple grow to?

Liriope Royal Purple grow to about 40 cm tall and 45 cm wide and it will reach this inside of three years with optimal growing conditions. If the growing conditions are less favourable, the plants may stay smaller and will take longer to reach their mature size.

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