Dianella ‘Emerald Fountain’
Dianella ‘Emerald Fountain’ is a lush, elegant native flax lily known for its deep emerald-green foliage and graceful arching habit. It creates a soft, cascading look in the garden and thrives with minimal care, making it ideal for modern landscapes and low-maintenance designs.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Dianella ‘Emerald Fountain’
✔ Rich emerald-green foliage - Adds year-round colour and a luxurious, flowing texture.
✔ Graceful arching form - Creates a soft fountain-like effect perfect for borders.
✔ Hardy and drought tolerant - Performs reliably in tough, dry conditions.
✔ Delicate flowers & berries - Produces small blue flowers followed by attractive berries.
✔ Low-maintenance native - Requires very little upkeep once established.
🏡 How to Use Dianella ‘Emerald Fountain’ in Your Garden
✅ Border edging - Ideal for creating soft, flowing edges along pathways and garden beds.
✅ Mass planting - Forms a lush green carpet when used in large drifts.
✅ Understory planting - Excellent beneath trees or shrubs due to its shade tolerance.
✅ Modern and naturalistic gardens - Brings movement and elegance to structured designs.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 40 to 60cm apart for borders or 30 to 40cm for dense mass plantings. Adding extra plants ensures fuller coverage and a more cohesive flowing effect.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.
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Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
❔ FAQs About Dianella ‘Emerald Fountain’
How big does Emerald Fountain grow?
It typically reaches 50–60cm tall and spreads around 50cm wide with gracefully arching foliage.
Is it drought tolerant?
Yes, it is highly drought tolerant once established.
Can it grow in shade?
It performs well in full sun to part shade and tolerates dappled shade beneath trees.
Does it flower?
Yes, it produces small blue-purple flowers in spring followed by decorative berries.
Does it need pruning?
No pruning is required; simply remove old foliage if needed to keep the plant tidy.
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