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dianella revoluta little rev

Discover the elegance and versatility of dianella revoluta little rev, a popular landscape choice across New Zealand gardens. Commonly known as the Blue Flax Lily, this compact and hardy perennial is treasured for its slim, blue-green foliage and architecturally tidy clumping habit. If you’re looking for an easy-care plant that thrives in a variety of situations, dianella revoluta little rev is perfect for modern gardens, borders, mass plantings, and low-maintenance commercial spaces.

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 Revoluta 'Little Rev'?

Dianella revoluta little rev is celebrated for its neat, upright growth reaching around 40-50 centimetres tall and wide, fitting snugly into small spaces or as a layering feature among larger grasses and flaxes. Its resilient, strappy leaves maintain a fresh appearance throughout the year, even during periods of drought or light frost. In spring and early summer, it produces delicate blue flowers on fine stems, followed by attractive violet berries that add extra seasonal appeal.

Best Uses in Your Garden

This versatile plant is an ideal solution for border edging, low hedges, and underplanting in both home gardens and larger landscape projects. Its compact form and low maintenance needs make it especially suitable for courtyards, pathways, and poolside planting. Plant dianella revoluta little rev in groups for a striking textural effect, or mix with bolder foliage plants such as Cordyline Salsa or Phormium 'Raspberry Ripple' for contrasting colour and form.

Growing Conditions and Care

Dianella revoluta little rev is incredibly resilient and tolerates a wide range of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It thrives in both full sun and partial shade, though you’ll see the strongest colour and most flowers in sunnier spots. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant, needing only occasional watering through dry spells. Occasional grooming by removing old or damaged leaves will keep plants tidy, and a light feed in early spring encourages lush growth.

Complementary Plants

For varied texture and year-round visual interest, consider pairing dianella revoluta little rev with other robust, architectural plants. Its neat habit works beautifully with other Dianellas such as Dianella 'Little Jess', Dianella Blaze, Dianella Goddess, Dianella Kentlyn, or Dianella 'Revelation'. Round out your planting design with upright choices like Cordyline Red Star, or softer foliage forms such as Dianella Emerald Arch.

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Whether you’re designing a contemporary urban space or wanting a trouble-free plant for busy landscapes, dianella revoluta little rev is the smart, stylish choice for Kiwi gardens. Add it to your planting palette for reliable colour, texture, and adaptability season after season.


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