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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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EvergreenStrap-shaped, stiff, rough-margined leaves to 1.2m (4ft) long
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BlueWith yellow anthers -
Height1.2 (4ft) -
Spread45cm (18in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Tufted perennial.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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) -
Full sunShelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
DIANELLA tasmanica 'Tas Red'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free
Place of originSoutheastern Australia, Tasmania -
Flower ShapePaniclesBranching panicles to 60cm (24in) longStar-shapedTo 2cm (¾in) long
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to acid soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilHumus-rich
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Dianella - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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