Little Rev™ Dianella revoluta ‘DR5000’ PVR
- Compact blue-grey foliage
- Great architectural form
- Little to no maintenance required once established
Little Rev™ Dianella revoluta
Description: Little Rev™ Dianella is providing landscape architects & designers, councils & landscapers with a plant with excellent appearance and a unique look, with its brilliant blue upright foliage. This is a very hardy landscape gardening plant that will require little maintenance once established. Little Rev™ Dianella will change the way we think of Dianella revoluta forever. For those unfamiliar with the Little Rev™ plant think of it as a compact dwarf ‘blue’ Phormium, but only tougher. Dianella’s are Flaxes after all, as are Phormiums.
Size: 30 – 40cm high x 30 – 40 cm wide.
Planting Density: 6-10 plants per m², 3-5 plants per linear metre.
Uses: Commercial and residential modern landscapes.
Position: Full sun to moderate shade. Tolerates drought and frost. Suits moderate heavy to free draining soils, avoid very poor soils. Little Rev™ Dianella performs better in raised or flat landscapes, not recommended for depressed areas.
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 plant is not below soil or mulch level. If required use slow release fertiliser in spring. Every 3-5 years cut back to 1/3 the height (will look better with pruning every 3 years, this depends on your requirements). Do not excessively irrigate.
Where it works: North & South Island
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.
