Dianella tasmanica
'Tasred'
'TR20'
Beautiful foliage
This drought and frost tolerant plant finally gives designers a flax
lily that changes colour throughout the seasons. Dianella tasmanica is a hardy and versatile plant suited to a wide range of conditions. Tasred will make a great alternative to Phormium. Grows to a height of 40cm with a width of 40cm.
Foliage colours
The foliage colour can be influenced by fertiliser, soil type and temperature variation. The changes listed are a general guide only.
Winter:
Green with yellow tones, red margins and a red base. Often whole leaves will have red tones. Tasred will have extra red tones in the cooler areas of Australia particularly in areas with heavy frost.
Spring:
Usually yellow tones, with some green and a red base.
Summer:
Generally has green foliage.
Autumn:
Usually green, with some yellow tones, and a red base.
Purple Berries
With its deep red flower stems, and its stunning blue and yellow flowers, Tasred puts on an impressive display in Spring. In Summer its flowers make way for large, bold, eye catching purple berries.
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