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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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Evergreen - strap-shaped, stiff, rough-margined leaves to 1.2m (4ft) long
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Blue - with yellow anthers -
Height - 1.2 (4ft) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - rhizomatous perennial. Tufted perennial.
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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) -
Full sun - shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - trouble free -
Place of origin - southeastern Australia, Tasmania -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - branching panicles to 60cm (24in) long
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Star-shaped - to 2cm (¾in) long
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Neutral to acid soil -
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - humus-rich
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Dianella - Growing Guide
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1.2 (4ft)
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