{"product_id":"lucia-dianella-dianella-caerulea","title":"Lucia™ Dianella - Dianella caerulea 'DC101' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eLucia Dianella (\u003cem\u003eDianella caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e 'DC101') is a low, spreading dianella bred by Ozbreed, which rates it the best spreading form for roadsides and median strips. It grows 300mm to 400mm high and about 500mm wide in deep green foliage, with mulberry buds in spring that open to purple flowers held high above the leaves, followed by purple berries in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreads to cover ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple rhizome shoots give excellent coverage and quick recovery from damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow cost cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e At four to six plants per square metre it is an economical way to plant a large area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple flowers stand above the foliage in spring and purple berries follow in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in cold and drought.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates drought and handles frosts down to minus 7 degrees with only minor leaf burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal or inland.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in both, across most of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 45cm apart, about five plants per square metre, and the clumps spread into a continuous cover. A pack of 10 covers roughly two square metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoadsides and median strips.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the use Lucia was selected for. Plant two to three per linear metre in staggered rows and let the rhizomes close the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row 40cm apart makes a neat green edge along a path, drive or garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lucia Dianella in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Ozbreed lists it for Queensland, New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In very cold climates the foliage may discolour in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy loam to clay. Avoid very poor soils. Plant into a well mulched bed, using chunky mulch if you can, and keep the crown of each plant at or above soil and mulch level, since a buried crown invites rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as needed for 8 to 13 weeks until established, then it fends for itself. A slow release fertiliser in spring is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e If required, cut back to half height every four to eight years. It looks best with a cut about every four years, depending on how tidy you like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe list Lucia Dianella as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is grown to order at times, so a pot size can show as backorder, and the tube shows as sold out until our grower lists it again. Order a backorder size and we confirm timing with you before anything ships. Tubes suit large areas where cost matters, and the potted packs give a faster start. Dianella travels well; expect a short pause after planting, then new growth as the soil warms.\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\"\u003eOur dianella care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dianella\"\u003eBrowse the full dianella range\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\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow four to six per square metre. At 45cm spacing, a pack of 10 covers about two square metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill frost damage it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles frosts down to minus 7 degrees with minor leaf burn. In very cold climates the foliage may discolour in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if it needs it. Cutting to half height every four to eight years renews the clump, and every four years gives the best result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787115266367,"sku":"DIA-CAE-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67787115364671,"sku":"DIA-CAE-140MM-P10","price":227.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lucia-dianella-dianella-caerulea.jpg?v=1792146162","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/lucia-dianella-dianella-caerulea","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}