{"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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/banana-split-dietes-dietes-grandiflora","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}