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Dianella latissima

Dianella latissima

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Dianella latissima, Dianella latissima Plant

Dianella latissima is a NZ native grass that bears spikes carrying delicate, white flowers in spring which are followed by small blue berries in summer. It grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide. Dianella latissima is an easy to grow plant and is ideal for adding to mixing plantings and borders, planting under existing trees and shrubs, or using in cottage gardens.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Flaxes
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	60 cm
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Dianella latissima, Dianella latissima Plant

Dianella latissima Plant

The Dianella latissima plant is grown for both its foliage and flowers. In spring it bears spikes carrying delicate, white flowers. These are held neatly above the olive green, strap-like leaves. The flowers are followed by small blue berries in summer. It typically grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide and has storage roots that enable it to survive a wide range of environmental conditions. It grows best in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is hardy to frost, coastal environments, dry periods, and cold climates. The Dianella latissima plant is easy to grow and is ideal for adding to mixing plantings and borders, planting under existing trees and shrubs, using in cottage gardens, or maintaining in a container. Some of the best shows of this plant are when it is mass planted on a bank or the like.