DIANELLA caerulea 'Cassa Blue'
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DIANELLA caerulea 'Cassa Blue'
Compact upright habit. Blue glaucous leaves and small purple flowers
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Eastern Australia, New Guinea -
EvergreenBroadly lance-shaped, keeled, stiff leaves with rough margins
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PaniclesTo 30cm (12in) long
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Star-shapedPendent flowers 1-2cm (½-¾in) long, with conspicuous anthers
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Patio / pot plants
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Tufted perennial. Flowers are followed by spherical, shiny, blue berries
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
30cm (12in)
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