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dianella little rev plant

The Dianella Little Rev plant is a sought-after blue flax lily, celebrated for its striking architectural foliage and low-maintenance charm. This compact, clumping perennial showcases slender, upright blue-grey leaves that instantly add texture and structure to New Zealand gardens. Perfect for mass planting, borders, or container gardening, Little Rev brings a bold yet tidy appearance to both modern and traditional landscapes. Its versatility, drought tolerance, and easy care make it a favourite among landscapers and home gardeners who want year-round foliage colour without the fuss.

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 grows to around 40 cm in height and width, and is perfect for borders, mass planting, or modern landscape designs. In spring and summer, it produces small blue flowers followed by decorative berries. 'Little Rev' thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates dry conditions once established. Hardy and low maintenance, it's ideal for adding texture and colour to NZ gardens.

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 Plant?

Dianella Little Rev plants are ideal for compact spaces where you want dramatic effect without overwhelming other plants. Standing about 30-40 centimetres tall and wide, this variety creates dense tufts of upright leaves. From late spring into summer, delicate blue star-shaped flowers emerge on slender stems, followed by attractive purple berries. These features make it an excellent companion for specimen planting or as a reliable understorey among trees and larger shrubs.

Best Uses for Dianella Little Rev

Versatility is a key reason gardeners choose the Dianella Little Rev plant. It thrives in sunny and partly shaded spots, coping well with periods of dryness once established. Use it to line pathways, edge garden beds, or fill out rockeries. Its neat form also makes it suitable for low formal hedges, and it pairs beautifully with other New Zealand natives such as Astelia fragrans (Bush Flax) and Phormium 'Elfin' for a striking foliage contrast. For a lush, layered effect with variations in size, texture and shade, try mixing Little Rev with related varieties such as Dianella 'Little Jess', Dianella Blue Stream, and Dianella Blaze.

Care and Maintenance

One of the main attractions of the Dianella Little Rev plant is its low-maintenance nature. Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly until established. Once settled, Little Rev is drought-tolerant and copes with humidity or occasional wet soils, making it well-suited to New Zealand’s variable conditions. An occasional tidy-up of spent flower stems and old leaves keeps your plants looking their best. For sustainable, reliable results in mass plantings, space Little Rev plants about 30 centimetres apart.

Companion Plants and Alternatives

If you love the tidy lines and easy-care style of the Dianella Little Rev plant, consider exploring other stunning flax lilies and natives such as Dianella Goddess, Dianella Kentlyn, Dianella 'Revelation', and Dianella intermedia. For added interest and textural variety, mix with Astelia solandri (Perching Lily).

Where to Buy Dianella Little Rev Plant in New Zealand

Find the Dianella Little Rev plant and other Dianella varieties at our New Zealand nursery. Whether you want a striking feature for a contemporary landscape or an easy-care border for coastal or urban gardens, Little Rev provides lasting impact. Combine it with other favourites to create your own unique foliage garden that’s as beautiful as it is easy to maintain.


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