Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dianella hybrida Clarity Blue Flax Lily, DP401,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting, Upright
Description:
Clarity Blue™ Dianella is tougher and better performing than Utopia® Dianella prunina ‘DP303’ PBR with a clear blue colour. It forms a nice clump like Cassa Blue® Dianella caerulea ‘DBB03’ PBR and provides displays of showy flower stems in summer. Although it can handle periodic wet feet, it’s best to avoid prolonged wet feet. Clarity Blue™ Dianella can be used as an accent plant or in group plantings for colour contrast. 55cm high x 45cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Clay, Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Full sun to part shade. Tolerates drought and frost. Clarity Blue™ Dianella prefers well drained soils to clay loam soil. Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established, then do not overwater. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). Ensure crown or base of plant is not below soil level. Use slow release fertiliser after first two months, then only if required in spring. Trim older leaves annually. Information and images courtesy of Ozbreed.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Liliaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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