{"product_id":"emerald-arch-dianella-dianella-tasmanica","title":"Emerald Arch® Dianella - Dianella tasmanica 'DT23'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmerald Arch Dianella (\u003cem\u003eDianella tasmanica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Emerald Arch') is a flax lily with broad, arching, deep green leaves that give a lush, almost tropical look to gardens too cold for tropical plants. It grows about 55cm high and 50cm wide, takes frost and drought, and copes with light to heavy shade. Blue and yellow flowers appear from September to November. It is an Ozbreed line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tropical look that is cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad, arching leaves feel like a rainforest plant, yet Ozbreed rates it extremely cold hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep green for most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage holds its rich green through the seasons, so it anchors a bed in every month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows from full sun to heavy shade, a range few flowering plants can match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow water once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates drought, which makes it a sound choice for low water gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and yellow flowers rise through the foliage from September to November.\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, about five plants per square metre. The arching leaves meet and cover the ground, which keeps weeds down under trees and along shaded fences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump beside steps, a gate or a water feature shows the arch of the leaves to best effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow water and shady gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants manage with little water, including in the shade beside buildings where lawn and other perennials struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Emerald Arch Dianella in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to heavy shade. Ozbreed lists it for New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, and it suits cool and temperate climates better than hot ones. From Sydney north give it light to heavy shade only; near the coast it can take full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soils through to clay soils suit it. Avoid very poor soils. Keep the crown or base of the plant above the soil, never below, and spread a chunky mulch around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required for 8 to 13 weeks until it is established, then it needs little. A slow release fertiliser in spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim older leaves as required. Cut the clump back by half every 3 to 7 years; every 3 years keeps it looking its best, though how often depends on how tidy you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald Arch Dianella is sold as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is the economical choice for a large planting, while the potted packs give a fuller look sooner. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is not always available. A size shows as sold out when no grower has it, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Plants travel well and settle within weeks in warm soil.\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\/dianella-care-guide\"\u003eThe Dianella care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dianella\"\u003eBrowse all dianella 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\/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\u003eWill it grow in dry shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Shade and drought both suit it once established, though it needs regular water for the first 8 to 13 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in the southern states. From Sydney north it wants light to heavy shade, unless it is planted near the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not list it as pet friendly. The flowers are followed by berries that should not be eaten, so plant it where dogs will not chew it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787110842687,"sku":"DIA-TAS-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67787110940991,"sku":"DIA-TAS-140MM-P10","price":227.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/emerald-arch-dianella-dianella-tasmanica.jpg?v=1792146096","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/emerald-arch-dianella-dianella-tasmanica","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}