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  • DIANELLA tasmanica 'Tas Red'
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    DIANELLA tasmanica 'Tas Red'

    Commonly known as Tasmanian flax lily

    Broad, shiny green leaves, tinged red in winter. Deep red flower stems carry blue flowers followed by blue berries
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2025
    £14.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £12.00 each
    Available again from summer 2025 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern Australia, Tasmania
    • Evergreen
      Strap-shaped, stiff, rough-margined leaves to 1.2m (4ft) long
    • Blue
      With yellow anthers
    • Panicles
      Branching panicles to 60cm (24in) long
    • Star-shaped
      To 2cm (¾in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for a sheltered, sunny border
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      1.2 (4ft)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial. Tufted perennial.
    • 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
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
      Humus-rich
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      1.2 (4ft)
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        45cm (18in)
       
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