{"title":"Dietes and Butterfly Iris","description":"\u003cp\u003eDietes are tough, clumping, strappy leaved plants from southern Africa, sold under several names: butterfly iris, fairy iris or wild iris, fortnight lily and peacock flower. They carry flat, iris like flowers in white or pale yellow in flushes from spring to autumn, and they keep going through heat, drought, frost and neglect. That is why they are a mainstay of low care borders, verges and commercial plantings. Choose by flower colour, leaf width and how tall you want the clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a dietes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fairy-iris-dietes-grandiflora\"\u003eFairy Iris\u003c\/a\u003e, Dietes grandiflora, is the largest: a clump of dark green, sword shaped leaves about a metre tall, with big white flowers marked in yellow and mauve. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/butterfly-iris-dietes-iridioides\"\u003eButterfly Iris\u003c\/a\u003e, Dietes iridioides, is similar in flower but smaller in every part, generally under 60 centimetres, which suits path edges and smaller beds. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/butterfly-iris-tiny-dancer-dietes-iridioides-tiny-dancer\"\u003eButterfly Iris Tiny Dancer\u003c\/a\u003e is a compact selection of the same species, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fortnight-lily-dietes-iridioides-white-tiger\"\u003eFortnight Lily\u003c\/a\u003e in this range is White Tiger, grown for its striped, variegated leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/peacock-flower-dietes-bicolor\"\u003ePeacock Flower\u003c\/a\u003e, Dietes bicolor, looks different again. It has narrower, paler, arching leaves and soft lemon yellow flowers with a dark blotch at the base of three petals. It makes a graceful clump about a metre tall. The range also includes named landscape selections of grandiflora and bicolor bred for mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere dietes grows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost anywhere in Australia outside the wet tropics and the coldest alpine districts. Dietes take full sun or part shade, coastal exposure, most soils including clay and sand, and moderate frost once established. They flower most freely in sun. In heavy shade they stay green and healthy but bloom less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are used along driveways and fences, around pools, under trees and on banks, and they pair well with other strappy plants. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003egrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003elomandra\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant at the same depth as the pot, water in and mulch. For a continuous border or mass planting, space the taller kinds 60 to 80 centimetres apart and the smaller butterfly iris forms 40 to 50 centimetres apart. Clumps widen slowly by rhizomes and fill the gaps over a couple of seasons. They can be planted at any time of year in mild climates, with autumn and spring the easiest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly for the first few months. After that dietes need little: a deep soak in long dry spells keeps the flowers coming. Feed in spring with a slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake care when tidying. On the fairy iris and butterfly iris the flower stems are long lived and bloom again in later flushes and following years, so do not cut them to the ground; remove only stems that have browned off. Do snap off the green seed pods as they form. This saves the plant's energy and stops self sown seedlings, which matters near bushland, where dietes should not be allowed to spread. Pull out dead leaves from the base, and lift and divide crowded clumps in autumn. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/dietes-fortnight-lily-care-guide\"\u003efortnight lily care guide\u003c\/a\u003e has more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs dietes the same as butterfly iris?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Butterfly iris, fairy iris, wild iris and fortnight lily are common names for dietes, used loosely across the different species. Peacock flower usually means the yellow Dietes bicolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does each flower last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a day or two, but they open in waves over many months, so a clump is rarely without flowers in the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant dietes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 60 to 80 centimetres for the taller species and 40 to 50 centimetres for compact forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut dietes back hard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old, untidy clump can be cut down to about 15 centimetres in late winter and will regrow, though it may miss a season of flowers. Dividing the clump is often the better fix.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fairy-iris-dietes-grandiflora","title":"Fairy Iris - Dietes grandiflora","description":"\u003cp\u003eFairy Iris (\u003cem\u003eDietes grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e) is the plant landscapers reach for when a bed has to look good with almost no attention. It forms an upright evergreen clump about 1.2m tall and 1m across, and sends white iris flowers marked with yellow and violet up above the foliage from spring into summer. It takes frost, drought, heat, salt and wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives conditions that kill other plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and comfortable with wet feet, all in the one clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strappy upright foliage holds its shape in every season, so the bed never looks bare between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers with real detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bloom is white with yellow and violet markings, held clear of the leaves on tall stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits nearly every Australian climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens all grow it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance in the real sense.\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking, no spraying, no annual replanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a continuous sweep. The clumps meet within a season or two and read as one planting rather than a row of individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not shed messy leaves into the water, takes reflected heat and splash, and gives vertical form against a flat pool edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, coastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a repeating accent, in an exposed coastal bed where salt wind burns softer plants, or in a pot 400mm or wider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fairy Iris in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flowers; part shade gives fewer. Frost hardy and heat tolerant, so it works from the tropics through to cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In the coldest districts heavy frost can mark the foliage, which recovers in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything. Sand, clay loam and ground that stays damp are all workable, and it will sit in a soggy spot that would rot most plants of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months, then it can rely on natural rain in most gardens. A light complete fertiliser in early spring lifts flowering, though it flowers without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not shear the clump like a grass, because cut leaf tips brown off and stay that way for months. Pull spent flower stems at the base and remove tired outer leaves individually. Every three or four years, lift and divide a congested clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of ten, and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tubes are small divisions and the economical way to plant a large area, taking about two seasons to look established. The 140mm and 200mm plants are the usual landscape choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClumping plants like this travel well, and a few bent or creased leaves after transit are cosmetic. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect roots moving within two to three weeks and the first flowers the following spring, all covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it used in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eguide to low growing border plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare it with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-for-landscaping\"\u003estrappy and grassy landscaping plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the same look in a dwarf clump to 40cm, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/butterfly-iris-tiny-dancer-dietes-iridioides-tiny-dancer\"\u003eButterfly Iris Tiny Dancer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck what else suits a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003epoolside planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart, centre to centre. Closer and the clumps compete and lose shape; wider and bare soil shows for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I cut it back hard each year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Shearing leaves blunt brown tips for months. Remove spent flower stems at the base and pull out old leaves individually instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread or seed into the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clump widens slowly rather than running, but it does set seed, so remove old flower stems if you would rather not find seedlings nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44341885010239,"sku":"DIE-GRA-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100298789183,"sku":"DIE-GRA-100MM-P10","price":58.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112568639,"sku":"DIE-GRA-140MM-P10","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112601407,"sku":"DIE-GRA-200MM-P6","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fairy-Iris-Dietes-grandiflora.png?v=1794661631"},{"product_id":"peacock-flower-dietes-bicolor","title":"Peacock Flower - Dietes bicolor","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeacock Flower (\u003cem\u003eDietes bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e) is the plant landscapers reach for when a bed has to look good with nobody looking after it. It forms an evergreen strappy clump about 1m tall and 1m across, and sends up pale yellow flowers in flushes over months. Frost, drought, heat, salt air and poor soil are all within its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt shrugs off conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, all in the one plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for months, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual blooms are short lived, but they come in waves through the warm season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright fans of foliage stay green and tidy through winter, so a border never looks empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits almost the whole country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens all work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a solid mass planting. In a single row along a path or driveway the same spacing gives a continuous edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance covers both sea air and chlorinated splash, and the upright foliage stays tidy rather than dropping litter into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds up on exposed coastal blocks, and a clump in a 400mm pot suits a hot paved courtyard where softer plants scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing peacock flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade means fewer blooms and a looser habit. Being frost hardy it works as far south as cool temperate gardens, and it is equally at home in arid inland conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything that drains. It is genuinely poor soil tolerant, so a compacted new estate bed or a sandy coastal one is no barrier. Improve heavy clay with compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then it needs very little. Feeding is optional: one dose of slow release fertiliser in early spring is more than enough, and rich soil produces leaf at the cost of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not shear it across the top, which leaves blunt brown ends that take a season to grow out. Pull or cut old leaves at the base instead, and divide crowded clumps every four or five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes three ways. Tube stock is the value option for a big planting, small now but quick to bulk up. The 140mm plants come in packs of ten and the 200mm in packs of six, both already forming a fan of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy foliage travels well, and a few creased leaves after transit are cosmetic. Expect a few quiet weeks, then new growth from the centre. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003echoosing the right edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003emass planting plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003egrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003epoolside garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50cm apart for a solid mass planting or a continuous edge. Wider spacing at around 70cm reads as individual clumps, which suits a rockery or a mixed border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not one we list as pet friendly. Dietes belongs to the iris family, so keep it away from a dog or cat that chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need cutting back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the usual sense. Remove tired leaves at the base as they age and leave the rest alone, particularly the flower stems, which carry new buds season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and holds its foliage through cold winters, unusual for a plant that also copes with arid heat. Cool temperate gardens can plant it out with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44837323342143,"sku":"DIE-BIC-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140121284927,"sku":"DIE-BIC-140MM-P10","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140121317695,"sku":"DIE-BIC-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Peacock-Flower-Dietes-bicolor.png?v=1794661778"},{"product_id":"fortnight-lily-dietes-iridioides-white-tiger","title":"Fortnight Lily - Dietes iridioides 'White Tiger'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFortnight Lily 'White Tiger' (\u003cem\u003eDietes iridioides\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Tiger') is the variegated form of the strappy leaf that landscapers reach for when a planting has to look after itself. It holds a neat clump about 70cm tall and 60cm across, with upright fans of green leaves striped in cream, and it throws white iris flowers through the warm months. Drought, salt, poor soil and frost all leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream variegation that lifts a dark bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The striping reads from a distance, so a mass planting looks lighter and more deliberate than plain green dietes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives real neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, poor soil tolerant and frost hardy, which is why it turns up in car parks and median strips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on and off for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e White blooms with darker markings appear in flushes through spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt does not bother it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal front gardens and pool surrounds suit it, and chlorine splash is not an issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays where you plant it.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy clump at 60cm wide, so edges stay crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a solid mass planting. At that spacing the fans knit within two seasons and weeds lose the light they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, tidy and low enough not to block a view. It sheds few leaves, which matters next to water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e A repeated 50cm run either side of a drive gives rhythm without maintenance, and it copes with reflected heat off paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing fortnight lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun keeps the variegation brightest and the flowering heaviest, though it accepts part shade with looser growth. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens. Frost hardy, so southern and inland districts are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything that drains. It handles poor and sandy ground where other border plants sulk, and clay is workable if the bed is raised. Mulch 50mm deep between plants while they fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to settle the roots, then only in long dry spells. A light application of complete fertiliser in early spring is plenty. Overfeeding gives soft floppy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap or cut spent flower stems at the base rather than trimming them halfway, since the stems keep flowering from the same point. Every few years, cut a tired clump back hard in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in a single size, a 140mm pot sold in packs of ten, which is the practical unit for a border or a mass planting. Plants arrive as established young clumps with several fans each, not divisions, so they go straight into the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy plants travel well. Expect some leaf creasing in transit and a quiet few weeks while the roots take, then steady growth through the first warm season and a full clump by the end of year two. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003egrasses and strappy leaf range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our picks for \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eedging plants that hold a clean line\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003epoolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan a larger scheme with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003emass planting range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres apart in a staggered row or grid. Closer than that and the clumps crowd each other into untidy fans; wider and you wait an extra season for cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it self seed and become a nuisance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can set seed in warm gardens. Cutting spent flower stems at the base after each flush deals with it, and this variegated form is less vigorous than the plain species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the variegation hold in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly. In part shade the cream stripes stay but the clump grows looser and flowers less. Full sun gives the strongest contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot 300mm or wider with free draining mix. Divide it every three or four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":50503109378367,"sku":"DIE-IRI-WHITIG-140MM-P10","price":236.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100415967551,"sku":"DIE-IRI-WHITIG-180MM-P6","price":241.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fortnight-Lily-Dietes-iridioides-White-Tiger.jpg?v=1741858961"},{"product_id":"butterfly-iris-tiny-dancer-dietes-iridioides-tiny-dancer","title":"Butterfly Iris Tiny Dancer - Dietes iridioides 'Tiny Dancer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eButterfly Iris 'Tiny Dancer' (\u003cem\u003eDietes iridioides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tiny Dancer') is the compact form of the strappy leaf plant landscapers reach for when a border has to look good with almost no attention. It sits at about 40cm tall and 40cm wide, roughly half the size of a standard dietes, and carries small white iris flowers through the warmer months. It handles frost, drought, heat, salt spray and poor soil, a rare list for a plant this neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm each way it edges a path or a driveway without flopping across it, unlike the full sized dietes that needs constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil, so it suits sites from arid inland gardens to exposed coastal frontages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers over a long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small iris flowers appear on slim stems across the warm months, each one short lived but replaced steadily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clump holds its shape year round, so a mass planting looks deliberate in winter as well as summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a continuous border. At that spacing the clumps meet by the second season and read as one clean line rather than a row of separate plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 40cm spacing works across a wide bed or a median strip. It is one of the cheapest ways to cover ground that gets no irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and undemanding, with foliage that does not drop and clog a skimmer box the way many shrubs do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing butterfly iris in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowering and the tightest clump, though it accepts part shade with fewer flowers. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and being frost hardy it also comes through cold inland winters without damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything. It grows in sand, clay and thin poor ground, and tolerates the compacted soil found along driveways and around new builds. Persistent waterlogging is the only real limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to settle the roots, then it can live on rainfall in most districts. A light complete fertiliser in early spring keeps the foliage green, but heavy feeding gives soft growth and little extra flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull spent flower stems out by hand rather than cutting them, which keeps the clump tidy without leaving stubs. Every few years cut the whole clump back to about 10cm in early spring to refresh it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is supplied in tube stock and in 140mm pots sold in packs of ten. Tube stock is the value option for a long border, while the 140mm plants are established clumps that fill their space noticeably faster. Both arrive as clumps of strappy foliage rather than flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy leaf plants travel well, since the foliage is flexible and there is nothing brittle to snap. Expect the clump to settle within a month and reach full size in its second growing season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing the right edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eBrowse grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from ordinary dietes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly size. 'Tiny Dancer' holds at around 40cm where the standard form reaches close to a metre, so it suits a border edge that a full sized dietes would swamp within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty centimetres apart for a continuous border or mass planting. That gives roughly six plants to the square metre and lets the clumps join without competing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need cutting back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot often. Pull old flower stems out by hand as you notice them, and cut the whole clump back to about 10cm every three or four years if it starts to look tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737745740095,"sku":"DIE-IRI-TINDAN-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54737745772863,"sku":"DIE-IRI-TINDAN-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/butterfly-iris-tiny-dancer-dietes-iridioides-tiny-dancer-e14e95.jpg?v=1785940711"},{"product_id":"banana-split-dietes-dietes-grandiflora","title":"Banana Split™ Dietes - Dietes grandiflora 'Di3'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBanana Split Dietes (\u003cem\u003eDietes grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Di3') is a variegated fortnight lily, each strappy leaf striped cream and green, on a tough clump 60cm to 80cm high and 50cm to 70cm wide. From October to January it carries white iris flowers splashed with purple above the foliage. It is an Ozbreed line that tolerates drought, heat, humidity and frost, so it works Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean variegated foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream and green stripes brighten a bed in winter when nothing is flowering, and the leaves stay tidy without fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite and purple flowers through summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flushes of iris like flowers come from October to January, each one short lived but followed by the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates almost everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat, humidity and frost, in most soil types. Few variegated plants carry that list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears between prunes.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cut back every four to seven years is all it asks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in the tropics and the south.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few strappy leaf plants that performs from Darwin to Hobart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders along fences and paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a single row, two to three plants per metre, for a continuous striped edge that softens a fence line or a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 60cm apart in offset rows, about three plants per square metre, and the clumps meet within two seasons to form a weed suppressing carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen and contrast planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump against dark green foliage or a rendered wall shows the variegation at its best. It also suits a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Banana Split Dietes in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; the variegation is brightest with at least half a day of sun. It is listed for the whole country, from tropical and subtropical gardens through warm and cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soil types, from sand to clay. Good drainage helps in heavy ground, but it is far less fussy about wet winters than most strappy plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required for the first 8 to 13 weeks, then it copes on rainfall in most gardens. Mulch with a chunky mulch and apply a slow release fertiliser once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems if you want a tidier look, and cut the clump back by half every four to seven years in late winter to renew it. Dietes can self seed in warm climates, so cutting off finished stems also limits seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Banana Split Dietes in 200mm pots in packs of 6, a well established size that shows the variegation from the day it goes in and gives a border or a massed bed an immediate presence. The clumps travel upright, settle within a few weeks and begin dividing at the base in the first growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/dietes-fortnight-lily-care-guide\"\u003eOur dietes and fortnight lily care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eBrowse grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 50cm apart in a single row. For a massed bed, 60cm in staggered rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the variegation hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the striping is stable. If a plain green shoot ever appears, cut it out at the base so it does not outgrow the striped foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates frost, heat, humidity and drought, which is why it is listed for every state and territory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67785196667199,"sku":"DIE-GRA-200MM-P6","price":295.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/banana-split-dietes-dietes-grandiflora.jpg?v=1792128434"},{"product_id":"fine-divine-dietes-dietes-bicolor","title":"Fine Divine™ Dietes - Dietes bicolor 'DI2'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine Divine Dietes (\u003cem\u003eDietes bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e 'DI2') is a finer, more compact form of one of the toughest landscape plants in Australia. It grows to 60cm to 70cm high and wide, with narrow upright leaves and pale yellow flowers from spring into summer, and because it produces far less pollen it rarely, if ever, sets seed. Bred by Ozbreed for mass plantings that get no attention, it goes six to eight years between prunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarely seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary Dietes bicolor spreads from seed, which is the only reason it fell out of favour; this form barely sets any, so it stays where it is planted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiner and more ornamental.\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrower leaves give a softer, grassier texture than the common form, so a massed sweep looks designed rather than agricultural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm to 70cm it fits a courtyard border as well as a commercial car park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough across the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, humidity and frost tolerant, so it works from south east Queensland to Perth and the southern states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cut back every six to eight years, if at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 45cm apart, four to six plants per square metre, for a dense weed suppressing sweep in commercial and residential landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 40cm, two to three plants per linear metre, holds a crisp line along paths and driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A trio in a tight bed gives the strappy structure and spring flowers without the bulk of the common form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fine Divine Dietes in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the most flower in sun. It is reliable in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland climates: south Queensland, New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates most soil types, from sand to clay, as long as the ground is not a permanent bog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as needed for the first 8 to 13 weeks, then it manages on rainfall. Mulch with a chunky mulch. A slow release fertiliser in spring is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the clump back every six to eight years, in late winter, to renew it. Spent flower stems can be removed at any time, though with so little seed there is less reason to bother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Fine Divine Dietes in 140mm pots in packs of 10, which plants about two square metres at the recommended spacing. Dietes has a tough rhizome and fibrous roots, so it travels well and establishes without fuss in any season outside hard frost. Expect new leaves within a few weeks and flowers the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/dietes-fortnight-lily-care-guide\"\u003eOur dietes care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eBrowse our grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eMore plants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread like the old dietes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Lower pollen production means it rarely, if ever, sets seed, which is the whole reason it was bred. Plant it where the common form would have been a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ozbreed lists it as frost tolerant, and it is grown in the ACT and across Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often does it need cutting back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery six to eight years, if at all. 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You get one of the toughest exotic landscape plants in the country without it seeding through the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers without the seedlings.\u003c\/strong\u003e The common form of Dietes grandiflora seeds freely into paths, lawns and neighbouring beds. Grand Star produced a low percentage of seed in field trials and rarely sets any that grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes heat, drought, humidity and frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it shrugs off dry summers, humid coastal weather and winter frost alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs cutting back every five to seven years on average, if at all. There is no yearly mow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA clean architectural shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fan of upright leaves holds its line all year, so it reads as deliberate planting even in a bed nobody has touched for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot fussy about soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, loam or clay all suit it, provided water does not sit around the crown for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 45cm apart in offset rows, which is four to six plants per square metre. The clumps touch within two seasons and shade out most weeds beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and driveways.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 40cm to 50cm spacing, two to three plants per metre, gives an even upright edge that bikes, wheelie bins and footballs do not flatten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature clumps and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a wide pot, or a group of three among boulders or beside a dry creek bed, shows the flowers at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grand Star Dietes in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the heaviest flowering in sun. Ozbreed recommends it for southern Queensland, New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, which covers subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens. In the wet tropics it is better left to other strappy plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soil types suit it. Plant into a well mulched bed and use a chunky mulch that lets water through and keeps the crown dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required for the first 8 to 13 weeks until established, then leave it to the weather in all but the longest dry spells. A slow release fertiliser in spring is optional rather than necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spent flower stems can be snipped off for a tidy look. Every five to seven years, cut the whole clump back hard in late winter and it regrows fresh and full by summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Grand Star Dietes in 140mm pots in packs of 10, enough for a border or a small drift. Plants travel upright in their pots and settle quickly. Expect new leaves within a few weeks in the warmer half of the year and the first flowers from the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/dietes-fortnight-lily-care-guide\"\u003eOur Dietes fortnight lily care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eBrowse the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eMore grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it seed into my lawn like ordinary dietes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery rarely. Grand Star has a very low pollen count and seldom produces viable seed. Common Dietes grandiflora is a different story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 45cm apart for a massed effect, or 40cm to 50cm apart in a single row for a border. Give a feature clump about 70cm all round to show its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates frost as well as heat and humidity, so it suits cold inland gardens as well as the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67786529931583,"sku":"DIE-GRA-140MM-P10","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/grand-star-dietes-dietes-grandiflora.jpg?v=1792139625"},{"product_id":"butterfly-iris-dietes-iridioides","title":"Butterfly Iris - Dietes iridioides","description":"\u003cp\u003eButterfly Iris (\u003cem\u003eDietes iridioides\u003c\/em\u003e) is a clumping, grassy plant that grows to about 1m tall and 60cm wide and carries white, butterfly-like flowers on long stems through the warmer months. It takes full sun or part shade, drought and frost with equal calm, and asks for very little once it has settled in. It is the smaller cousin of fairy iris, with smaller, all white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers in succession.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six petalled white blooms appear in flushes from spring into autumn. Each lasts a day or two, but a mature clump keeps producing new ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy in drought and frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established clumps get by on rainfall in most climates and take frost in their stride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in full sun to partly shaded positions and tolerates most soils, from clay to sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds ground and smothers weeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted densely it suits steep embankments and erosion control, and the clumps shade out most weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e After the first twelve weeks it needs little more than an annual feed and the occasional division.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a single row for a continuous fan of foliage along paths, driveways and garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and erosion control.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 50cm spacing, staggered, binds steep embankments and bare banks, and it also does well around waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, underplanting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It slots between rocks and beneath trees and shrubs, and it suits a large pot at least 40cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and poolside gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates salt air, so it suits beachside and poolside plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Butterfly Iris in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the heaviest flowering in sun and thinner flowering in deep shade. It is drought and frost hardy, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and semi arid gardens. A hard frost may mark the leaves, but the damage is cosmetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soils are fine. It prefers decent drainage but copes with clay, sand and the occasional wet spell. Set the top of the rhizome level with the surrounding soil, because planting too deep causes rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, then leave it to the weather. Feed once a year with a slow release fertiliser. Too much nitrogen gives floppy leaves and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cut off flower stems after flowering, because the same stems flower again for several seasons. Snap off only the green seed capsules. Every few years, lift and divide a congested clump, or cut the whole clump back to about 15cm in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Butterfly Iris as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. A tube is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and it is the value choice for borders and slopes. The potted packs give a fuller clump in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/dietes-fortnight-lily-care-guide\"\u003eOur Dietes care guide: pruning, dividing and watering\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eMore grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as fairy iris?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are close relatives, but not the same plant. Butterfly Iris is the smaller one, with smaller all white flowers, which suits narrow beds, edging and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I cut off the flower stems when they fade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The same stems flower again for several seasons, so snap off only the green seed capsules and cut a stem out once it has turned brown and woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it an Australian native, and will it self seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from Africa, not Australia, although it behaves like a tough native. It can self seed, so remove the seed capsules if you garden near bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787205837119,"sku":"DIE-IRI-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787205869887,"sku":"DIE-IRI-140MM-P10","price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787205902655,"sku":"DIE-IRI-200MM-P6","price":176.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/butterfly-iris-dietes-iridioides.jpg?v=1792152147"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Fairy-Iris-Dietes-grandiflora.jpg?v=1794666912","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/dietes.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}