{"product_id":"new-zealand-iris-mikoikoi","title":"New Zealand Iris (Mikoikoi)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every native needs to make a big statement to earn its place, and mikoikoi (Libertia grandiflora) is a good example. This clumping perennial forms neat mounds of strappy leaves, sends up delicate white flowers in spring, and then carries golden-orange seed capsules through autumn, giving it something to offer across several seasons rather than just one brief flush.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a genuinely easy plant to work with. Mikoikoi copes with full sun or semi-shade, asks only for reasonably good drainage, and doesn't demand much once it's settled in. That combination makes it a reliable choice for edging a path, softening the front of a border, or filling gaps between larger natives without competing for attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want a low-maintenance native that still gives you something to look at through the year, mikoikoi is worth including on your list. It's graceful rather than showy, and that's exactly its appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing and Growing New Zealand Iris (Mikoikoi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh seed germinates well. Scarify with a hot water treatment*, then cold stratify for 4-6 weeks before sowing to get the best results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow between September and November, with germination best at a soil temperature of 14 to 18°C. Germination typically takes 21 to 42 days. Plants reach 0.5 to 0.9 metres in height and generally take 2 to 3 years from transplanting to reach a well-established size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGermination Capacity: Seed has been sustainably foraged and has not undergone commercial seed cleaning or grading. Natives can be erratic germinators and \u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ;\" lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003enaturally low in germination capacity. Check expected germination rate under Product Information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e*Hot Water Treat: Place seed in boiling water and leave to soak for 12 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings Seeds NZ","offers":[{"title":"50 seeds","offer_id":49194570744116,"sku":"L4063.pkt","price":6.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 seeds","offer_id":49194570809652,"sku":"L4063.250sdsW","price":17.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 seeds","offer_id":49194570842420,"sku":"L4063.500sdsW","price":31.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 seeds","offer_id":49194570875188,"sku":"L4063.1000sdsW","price":54.25,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500 seeds","offer_id":49194570776884,"sku":"L4063.2500sdsW","price":108.35,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0555\/6276\/files\/L4063-W_eb291e50-8d84-4d58-9215-4478d3918a3c.png?v=1784374879","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/new-zealand-iris-mikoikoi","provider":"Kings Seeds NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}