Cassa Blue™ Dianella caerulea ‘DBB03’ PVR
- Cassa Blue™ Dianella has rich blue foliage
- Compact, clumping Dianella
- One of the longest flowering Dianellas available
Cassa Blue™ Dianella caerulea
Description: Cassa Blue™ Dianella is the perfect size and compact shape for any commercial or residential garden. It has stunning blue foliage and masses of purple and yellow flowers in Spring. It will provide great contrasting colours with its blue foliage. Cassa Blue™ Dianella will add excitement and contrasting colours to a variety of landscapes.
Size: 50cm high x 40cm wide.
Planting Density: 4-8 plants per m², 2-4 plants per linear metre.
Uses:Mass planting or specimen planting. For areas of higher humidity Cassa Blue™ Dianella is not recommended for mass planting, only for maintained gardens with good free draining soil.
Position: Full sun to partial shade. Tolerates drought and cold. Prefers well drained soils, dryer soils needed for humid regions. Avoid very poor soils.
Care: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). Ensure crown or base of the Cassa Blue™ plant is not below soil or mulch level. If required use slow release fertiliser in spring. Remove older leaves as required or cut back halfway every 3-5 years (will look better with pruning every 3 years, this depends on your requirements).
Where it works: North & South Island (only for maintained gardens in humid regions)
GROWER KNOWLEDGE:
This website gives general information for the regions in New Zealand. For local information on which plants work in your area contact your local grower. Local grower knowledge is vital, this website is no substitute.
HEIGHTS:
Heights shown on the website are for general gardening conditions. In well maintained gardens, some plants will get taller.