Dianella Tasmanica "Variegated Flax Lily" 2.5Liter

Dianella Tasmanica ‘Variegated’

(Variegated Flax Lily / Strappy Evergreen Plant)

Product Description

Dianella Tasmanica ‘Variegated’ is a striking, evergreen clumping perennial with broad, arching leaves edged in creamy white and green. This architectural plant produces purple-blue berries in warmer months, adding seasonal colour and 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 protects leaves from scorching in hot inland regions.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate
  • Drought-tolerant once established; regular watering encourages better growth and 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 a neat appearance.

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, adding seasonal interest.