Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily)

How to grow Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily) in NZ

Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily) grows best in full sun or partial shade with free draining soil. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and performs well throughout most regions of New Zealand. Water regularly during establishment to encourage a strong root system, then reduce watering once established as the plant is drought tolerant. Adding compost at planting time will help improve soil structure and plant health. This hardy variety is well suited to coastal gardens, urban landscapes, and low maintenance planting schemes.

Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily) care tips

Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily) is very easy to care for and requires minimal attention once established. Remove damaged or older leaves as needed to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage fresh growth. Water during extended dry periods, particularly for plants growing in containers or exposed locations. Applying a general garden fertiliser during spring will help support healthy foliage and steady growth. Mulching around the base helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds while also protecting the roots from temperature extremes.

Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily) size, spacing, and growth rate

Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily) typically grows to around 40 to 50 centimetres tall and wide, forming a neat clumping shape. Space plants approximately 40 to 60 centimetres apart when mass planting to allow room for mature growth and airflow between plants. This variety has a moderate growth rate and develops quickly in warm conditions with regular moisture. Its compact size makes it suitable for smaller gardens, edging pathways, and container planting where a controlled and tidy appearance is important.

Landscaping uses for Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily)

Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily) is a popular landscaping plant because of its compact form and attractive foliage colour. It works well for edging garden beds, planting beneath trees, or mass planting in commercial and residential landscapes. The tidy growth habit also makes it suitable for containers, courtyards, and modern outdoor spaces. This plant combines beautifully with flowering perennials and shrubs while helping provide year round texture and structure. Dianella 'Little Rev' is particularly effective in low maintenance and coastal gardens.

Why buy Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily) from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily) plants that are healthy, strong, and ready to thrive in New Zealand gardens. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company offers expert advice and carefully grown plants suited to local conditions. Customers can shop confidently knowing they will receive vigorous plants backed by reliable nationwide delivery and excellent customer service. Whether you are creating a modern landscape or refreshing an existing garden, The Plant Company provides outstanding plants and trusted horticultural expertise.