Variegated Tanika™ Lomandra

Variegated Tanika Lomandra (Lomandra longifolia) is Ozbreed's variegated form of the popular fine leaf Tanika Lomandra, with the same tough nature and a strong colour contrast. It makes a soft, evergreen, compact tussock 500mm to 600mm high and 650mm wide, with small yellow flowers from April to October. It has a decade of performance in Australian landscapes behind it.

Why you'll love it

• Colour contrast. The variegated leaves stand out beside plain green plants and give a bed a strong point of contrast.
• Tough like the original. It tolerates frost and drought, and gets by with little water or attention.
• Soft to touch. Fine, soft leaves make it a good choice for family gardens where children brush past.
• Compact and evergreen. An improved, compact fine leaf form that holds its shape all year.
• Long flowering season. Small yellow flowers appear from April to October.

Where it works best

Borders and specimen planting. A single clump or a short row, 50cm apart, makes a clear accent where you want colour contrast.

Mass planting. Plant 50cm apart, about four plants per square metre (Ozbreed's range is three to six) for a lively, light coloured drift.

Slopes and dry areas. Ozbreed says it is ideal for drought tolerance on slopes and dryland areas.

Growing Variegated Tanika Lomandra in Australia

Position and climate. Full sun to moderate shade. It tolerates frost and drought. Ozbreed lists it for New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland, in Queensland only in non humid regions such as Toowoomba, with free draining soil.

Soil. Sandy, sandy loam and clay soils all suit it, but avoid wet feet. Ozbreed does not recommend it for low lying areas from Sydney north, where phytophthora is more common, and suggests Shara and Evergreen Baby lomandras, which are phytophthora resistant, for those spots.

Water and feed. Water as required for 8 to 13 weeks until established. Plant into a well mulched garden, using chunky mulch if you can, and keep the crown at or above soil or mulch level. If required, apply a slow release fertiliser in spring.

Pruning. Every three to ten years, if required, cut back to 15cm above the ground. It looks better with a cut about every three years, depending on how tidy you want it.

What to expect when it arrives

We list Variegated Tanika Lomandra as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is not always available, so a size shows as sold out when no grower has it. The notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

• The complete Lomandra longifolia care guide
• Browse the full lomandra range
• More Australian native plants
• See the full Ozbreed range

Common questions

Where should I not plant it?

Avoid low lying, wet ground from Sydney north, where phytophthora is more common. Ozbreed suggests Shara and Evergreen Baby lomandras for those sites.

Will it grow in Queensland?

Only in non humid regions with free draining soil, such as Toowoomba. Elsewhere in Queensland, choose a lomandra suited to humidity.

How far apart should I plant it?

Plant 50cm apart. Ozbreed's range is three to six plants per square metre.