Dianella caerulea 'Cassa Blue' (P)

Dianella caerulea 'Cassa Blue' (P)

 - comm. Flax Lily

A drought-tolerant and extremely hardy plant with strong blue-green foliage. Blue star-shaped flowers with yellow centres form on spikes during summer.

Price: £60.06 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Note: price includes £0.14 / plant royalty charge
(Additional label charges also apply)

Unit Description:

28 Plants / Rack

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

N/A

Height x Spread:

35 x 35 cm

Available to Order:

January - November

Recommend Sales:

February - November

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Consumer Information

Alternative Names:

comm. Flax Lily

Narrative Description:

A drought-tolerant and extremely hardy plant with strong blue-green foliage. Blue star-shaped flowers with yellow centres form on spikes during summer.

Ideal Conditions:

Dianella caerulea species are a very drought tolerant species and is happy in free draining dry, or slightly moist soil. Full Sun or partial shade.

Possible Situation:

Ideal for mass planting for landscaping, or for central features in containers.

Accreditations /
Awards:

New to the Catalogue

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

35 x 35 cm

Features:

Drought Tolerant

Typical Season:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Flower Colour:

blue

Foliage Colour:

Blue (Glaucus)

Flowering Time:

N/A

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

Can survive winter in very well protected situations, especially if sheltered from hard frosts.

Plant Care:

Provide a good mulch or compost when first planted. Will benefit from a fertilser application at least once a year. May need trimming every spring to maintain neat habit.

Cultural Information

Family:

Phormiaceae

Genus:

Dianella

Species:

cearulea

Cultivar:

Cassa Blue

Alternative Names:

comm. Flax Lily

UPOV:

DBB03

UPOV No:

EUPVR 21358

Category:

Ornamental Grasses

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

26 weeks over Winter

12 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Medium crop 8 - 15°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

January - November

Recommended Sales Window:

February - November

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:17/2437/24
Qty:3927

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£1.93)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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