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Dianella 'Little Rev' is one of the most popular compact landscaping grasses in New Zealand, admired for its attractive blue-grey foliage and tidy clumping habit. If you're searching for a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and architectural plant, Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily) is an excellent choice for New Zealand gardens, urban spaces, and landscapes. This variety thrives in a wide range of conditions, making it a versatile pick for borders, coastal gardens, mass planting, or as a container specimen.

Dianella 'Little Rev'

Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily) is a compact and hardy ornamental grass like plant valued for its attractive blue green foliage and tidy growth habit. This versatile plant performs exceptionally well in New Zealand conditions and is widely used in modern gardens and landscape projects. It provides year round structure and texture while requiring very little maintenance once established. Dianella 'Little Rev' is ideal for borders, mass planting, containers, and difficult dry areas where reliable colour and strong performance are desired.

Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev' plants in a garden.
  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Flaxes
  • Height:
    60 cm
  • Spread:
    40 cm
  • Flowering time:
    Spring, Summer
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Hardy, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
  • Garden styles:
    Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Riparian
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Why Choose Dianella 'Little Rev' in NZ?

Dianella 'Little Rev' stands out among flax-like plants with its upright, symmetrical form and narrow, bluish-green strappy leaves. Growing approximately 40-50cm tall and wide, 'Little Rev' is perfect for creating neat edges along pathways or garden beds. Its resilient nature allows it to withstand dry spells and coastal winds common in many parts of New Zealand.

In spring, slender stems carry tiny blue flowers, followed by decorative purple berries, providing year-round interest. If you're considering alternatives or companions to traditional flax, Dianella 'Little Rev' offers a modern, tidy look with minimal care.

Planting and Care Tips for Dianella 'Little Rev'

Dianella 'Little Rev' is remarkably easy to grow in New Zealand. It prefers a sunny to partly shaded position in well-drained soil, but is adaptable in a variety of garden styles. Space the plants about 30-40cm apart for a lush, full effect, ideal for groundcover or mass planting.

Water plants regularly during establishment. Once settled, 'Little Rev' shows impressive tolerance to both drought and humidity. An annual tidy-up to remove old foliage is usually all the maintenance required, making this a great choice for busy gardeners.

Landscaping Ideas with Dianella 'Little Rev'

As a design staple, Dianella 'Little Rev' is incredibly versatile. Use it to create strong lines in modern gardens, soften rockeries, edge driveways, or mix it with contrasting foliage. It pairs beautifully with other strappy leaf plants, such as Phormium 'Tricolour' and Libertia formosa (Chilean Iris), allowing for dynamic texture and colour combinations.

For layered planting, consider mixing 'Little Rev' with taller varieties like Dianella Blaze or more robust forms such as Dianella 'King Alfred'. If you're a fan of blue-toned leaves, try interplanting with Dianella 'Clarity Blue' for a subtle shift in shades.

Explore More Compact Flaxes and Dianellas

If you love the look of Dianella 'Little Rev', be sure to explore other popular varieties. Dianella 'Little Jess' is another compact form, well-liked for its ease of growth and soft appearance. Dianella Goddess combines grace and hardiness, while Dianella Kentlyn and Dianella 'Revelation' offer unique leaf colours and textures for interest throughout the year.

For more design inspiration, look to Astelia 'Frosted Bronze'—its shimmering foliage is a wonderful companion to the upright form of Dianella 'Little Rev' in modern or coastal gardens.

Order Dianella 'Little Rev' for Your NZ Garden

Dianella 'Little Rev' NZ plants are a top pick for anyone wanting a reliable, attractive, and low-maintenance option for contemporary or native-style gardens. Order yours today and enjoy the lasting beauty and structure this outstanding plant brings to your landscape.


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