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dianella red

If you’re searching for a stunning, low-maintenance plant to add vibrant colour and architectural interest to your New Zealand garden, look no further than dianella red. This remarkable Dianella variety stands out with its striking reddish foliage, providing year-round visual appeal. Whether you’re designing a contemporary landscape, seeking reliable ground cover, or wanting to introduce texture into your outdoor space, dianella red is an excellent choice. Versatile and hardy, it thrives in a range of conditions while offering unique foliage hues that shift with the seasons.

Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev' plants in a garden.

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.

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
Dianella Revelation plants growing in a garden.

Dianella 'Revelation'

Dianella 'Revelation' features flower stems that rise above the foliage through spring and summer to bear masses of delicate, blue flowers, which result in blue berries. This NZ Flax Lily features narrow, grass-like foliage that is dark green and held densely, growing to 60 cm tall and the same width. Dianella 'Revelation' is commonly mass-planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, planted around the base of large trees, grown around water features such as streams and ponds, or featured in cottage gardens.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern
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Features and Benefits of Dianella Red

Dianella red is appreciated by New Zealand gardeners for its dramatic leaf colouring, which ranges from deep green to shades of red, bronze, and purple. Its clumping growth habit makes it perfect for mass planting, borders, or container displays. The plant also produces delicate blue flowers followed by attractive berries, adding to its ornamental value throughout the year.

Key advantages of dianella red include:

Uses in New Zealand Gardens

Dianella red is highly valued in landscaping projects, especially where year-round colour and texture are desired. It can be used as a striking accent in mixed gardens, as an underplanting for trees, or to form lush groundcover along pathways. Its bold foliage works well with contrasting flowering plants or other coloured shrubs, creating dynamic visual interest. Dianella red also adapts well to pots, making it ideal for patios and decks.

For those considering similar stylish foliage options, Dianella 'Revelation' and Dianella 'Little Rev' are outstanding choices. Both varieties offer unique colours and forms suitable for contemporary gardens.

Planting and Care Tips for Dianella Red

Plant dianella red in full sun to part shade. It tolerates a range of soil types, though thrives best in well-drained soil. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Water regularly when newly planted, but established plants require little extra care. Occasional pruning of old leaves will keep the plant tidy and fresh.

For larger mass plantings, consider combining dianella red with other Dianella varieties such as Dianella Goddess or Dianella 'Margaret Pringle' for a dynamic landscape featuring complementary textures and colours.

Pairing Dianella Red with Other Plants

Dianella red pairs beautifully with flowering shrubs and flaxes, creating layered, colourful beds. Consider combining it with bold blooms like Hydrangea 'Tuxedo Red', which brings vibrant red flower heads and striking foliage.

Find Dianella Red and Related Varieties

If you love the architectural flair and low-maintenance benefits of dianella red, explore our range of Dianella species. Suitable for both residential and commercial landscapes, they deliver lasting beauty year-round.

Browse our other hand-selected Dianella varieties, including Dianella 'Revelation', Dianella 'Little Rev', Dianella Goddess, and Dianella 'Margaret Pringle', to find the perfect match for your garden.

Bring colour, texture, and easycare beauty to your space with dianella red—an ideal choice for every New Zealand gardener.


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