Lomandra Tanika NZ

Lomandra Tanika NZ Information

Lomandra Tanika will grow amazingly well in NZ when looked after properly. These articles provide some useful tips.

Lomandra Lime Tuff vs Tanika

Lomandra Lime Tuff is a slightly shorter and brighter plant than Lomandra Tanika. The colouring of the Lime Tuff tends to be more lime-green, whereas Tanika lends towards a darker shade of green. Lime Tuff generally grows about 15-20% shorter than Tanika overall. The overall shape, hardiness, and growing requirements are otherwise the same for both varieties. The key differences between the two are afforded in more detail below:

Height and Growth Habit: - Lomandra Tanika: Grows to a height of 60-80 cm (2-3 ft) and has a graceful, arching growth habit. - Lime Tuff: Grows to a slightly shorter height of 40-60 cm (1.5-2 ft) and has a more upright, tufty growth habit.

Foliage Colour: - Lomandra Tanika: Features deep green foliage with a slight blue tinge. - Lime Tuff: Stands out with its vibrant lime-green foliage that adds a cheerful touch to the landscape.

Overall Appearance: - Lomandra Tanika: Creates a lush, cascading effect with its arching foliage, making it a great choice for borders and softening edges. - Lime Tuff: Adds a distinct accent with its upright tufts of bright lime-green leaves, making it an eye-catching addition to gardens and containers.

Suitability: - Lomandra Tanika: Well-suited for a variety of landscape applications, including borders, mass plantings, and as a substitute for lawn in warmer climates. - Lime Tuff: Ideal for adding a pop of colour and texture to gardens, containers, and rock gardens.

Lomandra longifolia Tanika

Lomandra 'Tanika' is a popular and reliable ornamental grass with fine, deep green foliage. Some of its key features include:

• Habit: Clumping
• Mature Height: 50-60 cm (20-24 inches)
• Spread: 65 cm (26 inches)
• Foliage: Soft, fine, deep green
• Flowers: Small, creamy yellow flowers in spring/summer
• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates most soil types except for extreme wet
• Water: Drought tolerant once established
• Frost: Tolerant

Lomandra 'Tanika' is well suited to mass planting, borders, specimen plantings, containers, coastal and modern gardens, and pool areas. It is low maintenance and requires little watering and care once established. It performs well in hot and humid conditions. Overall, it is a great low-maintenance plant that adds a touch of elegance and beauty to any garden.

Lomandra Tanika Care

Caring for Lomandra ‘Tanika’ is about getting a few of the basics right. That is, make sure it is planted in full sun and that the soil drains well. Heavy, clay soils should be avoided as the plants are more likely to fail than survive. This Australian native does not like too much water, so aim to water only during extended dry periods and while it establishes after planting. A light dressing of garden fertiliser should be applied after planting to the soil surface and once a year thereafter in spring. Don’t overdo the fertiliser as this can burn and damage the roots of the plants. Finally, trim off any dead or sickly leaves to keep the plants tidy. Placing mulch around the plants will help with weed control and make the garden look tidier also. With a little care and attention, you will grow amazing Lomandra longifolia ‘Tanika’ plants.