Dianella "Variegated Flax Lilly" 4L

Dianella Variegated

(Variegated Flax Lily / Strappy Evergreen Plant)

Product Description

Dianella Variegated is a striking, evergreen clumping perennial featuring broad, arching leaves with cream and green variegation. This architectural plant produces purple-blue berries in warmer months, adding colour and seasonal interest. Its neat clumping habit makes it ideal for borders, rockeries, mass plantings, and containers, while its low-maintenance nature makes it perfect for modern, water-wise, and indigenous-inspired gardens.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 60–100 cm
• Width: ± 60–120 cm
• Forms a dense, upright, strappy clump.

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Partial shade recommended in very hot inland areas to prevent leaf scorching.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate
  • Drought-tolerant once established; regular watering promotes berry production.
• Climate: Suitable for most South African climates
  • Hardy in coastal and inland gardens; tolerates light frost.
• Maintenance: Low
  • Remove old or damaged leaves to maintain neat growth.

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
• Active Growth & Flowering: Spring through autumn
• Seasonal Note: Evergreen; produces berries in warmer months for added garden colour.