Alternative Names:
comm. Flax Lily
Narrative Description:
A drought-tolerant and extremely hardy plant with strong blue-green foliage. Blue star-shaped flowers with yellow centres form on spikes during summer.
Ideal Conditions:
Dianella caerulea species are a very drought tolerant species and is happy in free draining dry, or slightly moist soil. Full Sun or partial shade.
Possible Situation:
Ideal for mass planting for landscaping, or for central features in containers.
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Upright
Height x Spread / Trail:
35 x 35 cm
Features:
Drought Tolerant
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
blue
Foliage Colour:
Blue (Glaucus)
Flowering Time:
N/A
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
Can survive winter in very well protected situations, especially if sheltered from hard frosts.
Plant Care:
Provide a good mulch or compost when first planted. Will benefit from a fertilser application at least once a year. May need trimming every spring to maintain neat habit.
Family:
Phormiaceae
Genus:
Dianella
Species:
cearulea
Cultivar:
Cassa Blue
Alternative Names:
comm. Flax Lily
UPOV:
DBB03
UPOV No:
EUPVR 21358
Category:
Ornamental Grasses
Recommended Pot Sizes:
11cm
1Ltr
3Ltr+
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
26 weeks over Winter
12 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Medium crop 8 - 15°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
January - November
Recommended Sales Window:
February - November
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 51/24 |
|---|---|
| Qty: | 26 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Common Diseases:
|
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
18 Plants / Rack |
|
18 Plants / Rack |
50 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
