Dianella tasmanica 'Tasred' 200mm

Dianella Tasred® is a standout cultivar of Dianella tasmanica known for its dense, tidy growth and striking foliage featuring green and yellow tones with red margins and bases, especially pronounced in colder climates. This compact strappy-leaf plant grows to about 45cm high by 40-50cm wide, making it ideal for borders, mass plantings, and low-water gardens.

Key Features

• Dimensions: 45cm H × 40-50cm W
• Growth Habit: Dense, tidy, compact clumping form
• Foliage: Wide, strappy leaves with seasonal red tinges and colorful bases
• Flowers & Fruits: Blue and yellow flowers in spring, followed by large attractive purple berries in summer
• Position: Full sun to full shade; tolerates frost, drought, and heat
• Soil: Adaptable to sandy, sandy-loam, and clay soils; avoid very poor soils
• Maintenance: Water well for 8-13 weeks until established; prune back halfway every 3-7 years to encourage fresh growth

Uses

Perfect for mass plantings, erosion control, Japanese-style gardens, accent planting, and low water-use landscapes. This cultivar offers excellent erosion control capabilities, tough performance in a variety of garden conditions, and year-round visual interest through foliage colour changes and berry display.

Climate Suitability

Suited across most of Australia including NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA, and certain non-humid QLD regions. Thrives in Ballarat's cold climate conditions.