Alternative Names:
comm. Flax Lilly
Narrative Description:
This 'Flax Lilly' has shiny green, strappy leaves which have varying hues of yellow and red - mostly during the colder months. Short deep red flower stems and blue berries emerge up to 60cm in spring.
Ideal Conditions:
Dianella 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:
Excellent for container planting to mix with both summer, autumn and winter plants. Also great for larger areas of landscaping due it its tough nature.
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Upright
Height x Spread / Trail:
40 x 40 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Flower Colour:
blue
Foliage Colour:
green
Flowering Time:
N/A
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest 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 of old leaves to maintain neat habit and harder trim every 3 to 5 years to encourage new growth.
Family:
Phormiaceae
Genus:
Dianella
Species:
tasmanica
Cultivar:
Tas Red
Alternative Names:
comm. Flax Lilly
UPOV:
TR20
UPOV No:
EUPVR 21356
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
Available for Delivery:
January - November
Recommended Sales Window:
February - November
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 38/18 |
|---|---|
| Qty: | 9 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Common Diseases:
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50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
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50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
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.
