Call us: 0800 843 752Orders from 17th Dec shipped Jan 3rdFree shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

Dianella Nigra Nz

Dianella nigra (New Zealand Blueberry)

5 from 2 customers

New Zealand Blueberry, Tūrutu, Inkberry

Dianella nigra, commonly known as the New Zealand Blueberry or Tūrutu, is a NZ native that features lush foliage and glossy berries that vary in colour from blue, white, to deep purple. They are held amidst the strap-like, glossy green leaves. Dianella nigra typically grows to 40 cm tall and 50 cm wide, and is commonly included in a mixed planting or border, used in cottage gardens, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover.

  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Flaxes
  • Height:
    40 cm
  • Spread:
    50 cm
  • Flowering time:
    Spring
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Hardy, Shade
  • Garden uses:
    Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
  • Garden styles:
    Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native

More species and varieties of Dianella

A mass planting of Dianella caerulea 'Little Jess' plants with lush, green foliage.
Most Popular

Dianella 'Little Jess'

Dianella 'Little Jess' is a variety of NZ Flax Lily that bears spikes carrying delicate, blue flowers in spring above lush, mid-green leaves. Small...

From$15.77
Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev' plants in a garden.
Most Popular

Dianella 'Little Rev'

Dianella 'Little Rev' is a compact, clump-forming evergreen known for its striking blue-grey foliage and architectural form. This Blue Flax-Lily...

From$15.77
Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) plants with green foliage and blue flowers.
Most Popular

Dianella tasmanica

Dianella tasmanica, commonly known as the Tasman Flax Lily, produces upright, strap-like leaves which are a rich, dark green and have a lush...

From$18.41
dianella-blaze-
Most Popular

Dianella Blaze

Dianella Blaze features broad and gently arching, bronze-purple leaves that are very showy. It typically grows to 70 cm tall and the same wide...

From$15.77
dianella-revoluta-kentlyn--2
Most Popular

Dianella Kentlyn

Dianella Kentlyn is a variety of the commonly known, Flax Lily, produces upright, strap-like leaves which are a rich, dark green with a blue...

From$15.77

Popular Flaxes

Phormium 'Green Dwarf' flax plant in a native garden with Oioi plants.
Most Popular

Phormium 'Green Dwarf'

Phormium 'Green Dwarf', also known as Dwarf Green Flax, is a compact, tidy New Zealand flax cultivar with lush, bright green, strap-like leaves. It...

From$15.77
A large Phormium 'Evening Glow' plant in a garden.
Most Popular

Phormium 'Evening Glow'

Phormium 'Evening Glow' is a variety of Flax that produces long and broad, sword-like leaves that are coloured various shades of pink and red with a...

From$20.46
phormium-pepe-
Most Popular

Phormium Pepe (Dwarf Flax)

Phormium Pepe is a smaller variety of Flax that produces narrow and sword-like, bright green leaves. It typically grows to just 45 cm tall and the...

From$20.46
Cordyline 'Electric Pink' plants in pots for sale.
Most Popular

Cordyline Electric Pink

Cordyline 'Electric Pink' is a bold, eye-catching plant with vibrant pink and burgundy striped foliage that adds instant colour to any New Zealand...

From$40.85
Phormium 'Yellow Wave' plants in a mixed planting.
Most Popular

Phormium 'Yellow Wave'

Phormium 'Yellow Wave' is a Flax that produces yellow, sword-like leaves. It grows to 1.2 m tall and wide in full sun on a well-drained site. This...

From$20.46
Dianella nigra (New Zealand Blueberry)

Did you find what you are looking for?

You might be interested in exploring Dianella or Flaxes.

Search Dianella nigra (New Zealand Blueberry)

Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

Dianella 'Little Jess' and Arthropodium cirratum (Rengarenga Lily) are tried and true, but new favourites like Ficus 'Ruby', Hoheria populnea, and Ajuga 'Pink Elf' are just waiting to be discovered.
–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.9

514 Google reviews