Dianella tasmanica 'TR20' Tasred PBR
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Family Name:
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Liliaceae |
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Size:
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50 – 60cm tall x 65cm wide |
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Frost Tolerance:
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Medium |
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Growth Rate:
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Medium |
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Description:
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A native clumping grass with a dense tidy appearance and beautiful wide green leaves. Will often get a red base in cold climates, or even change from green to green with reddish tinges at times. Small blue flowers, followed by large purple berries in spring and summer. |
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Position:
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Full sun to heavy shade. Tolerates frost and heat. Suits sandy, sandy loam and clay soils. Avoid very poor soils. |
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Care:
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Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). Ensure crown or base of plant is not below soil or mulch level. If required use slow release fertiliser in spring. Trim older leaves as required and cut back halfway every 3-7 years to encourage new growth (will look better with pruning every 3 years, this depends on your requirements). |
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Features:
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• Tough, adaptable and reliable • Best performing, biggest selling Dianella tasmanica in Australia • Great colour contrast with changing foliage • Visit Ozbreed for further information |
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Sizes Grown:
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14cm |
