Dianella tasmanica Cherry Red

Common Name:
Tasman Flax Lily 'Cherry Red'

Description:
Dianella tasmanica 'Cherry Red' is an evergreen perennial known for its striking foliage and vibrant flowers. The plant features long, strap-like green leaves with distinctive cherry red bases, creating a bold contrast. In late spring to early summer, it produces small, star-shaped blue flowers on graceful stems, which are followed by deep blue berries. This hardy plant thrives in Melbourne's climate, preferring well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It's versatile in the landscape, suitable for use in containers, as borders along driveways or paths, and mass plantings in garden beds. 'Cherry Red' is drought and frost tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. 

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 60–75 cm
• Width: 60–100 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Blue

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Attractive Foliage

Toxicity:

• The berries of Dianella tasmanica are toxic and should not be ingested.

Companion Plants:

• Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos spp.)
• Grevillea spp.
• Lomandra spp.
• Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)