GRASSES
&
SEDGES
Aranda
‘Dianella Caerulea’
Compact, dwarf, cane less Dianella
Aranda is a compact, dwarf, cane less
Dianella with upright to slightly arching deep
green foliage and has very tight rhizome
growth with a small spread.
Aranda is a cane less dwarf Dianella, with a
more or less clumping habit. It has smooth
deep green semi gloss, gently arching
foliage. Flowering in Spring & Summer with
deep blue coloured flower buds and star
shape flowers held among to slightly above
the foliage, followed by purple berries.
Grows in full sun to 70% shade. Aranda
thrives in sandy loam, clay loam, free
draining clay soils. It performs exceptionally
well in improved garden soils. Ideal as a tiny
border plant, with a clean neat appearance
in the landscape. Also a very compact plant
for mass planting.
DESCRIPTION
HEIGHT & WIDTH
POSITION
Compact dwarf cane less Dianella
30cm x 35cm
Full sun to moderate shade
CARE
Almost no maintenance, trim as required
USES
Tidy border plant, mass plantings
SOIL TYPE
Sandy loam to free draining clay soils
Baby Bliss
‘Dianella Revoluta’
Excellent contrasting border plant
Baby Bliss is a beautiful blue native Flax Lily
that is a small plant ideal for garden borders,
and planted close together forms an excellent
low growing ground cover. It is well suited for
both home and commercial gardening
environments.
Baby Bliss is an excellent contrasting border
plant, and is a refreshing alternative to Mondo
grass. It can be used for mass planting,
foliage, accent or grassy gardens.
Do not plant in areas that get constant wet
feet. Trim annually to keep it looking good.
DESCRIPTION
HEIGHT & WIDTH
POSITION
Blue native Flax Lily
30cm x 30cm
Full sun or part shade
CARE
Remove older leaves as required
USES
Contrasting border plant, accent or grassy gardens
SOIL TYPE
Well drained soils to clay loam
Erindale
‘Lomandra Longifolia ’
Non invasive clumping grass alternative
Erindale is a non invasive clumping Mondo
grass alternative that is tough and yet soft to
touch, with deep green foliage. Similar in
appearance to Mondo grass, yet with the
hardiness of Lomandra Longifolia, a favourite
of gardeners wanting low to no irrigation
gardens.
Erindale tends to remain more compact
resembling mini Mondo grass while holding its
foliage colour with minimal leaf burn. In partial
shade it will grow fractionally taller and remain
lush in appearance.
It grows well in coastal humidity and inland
climates. Erindale will handle frost with only
minor leaf burn which can be trimmed off in
spring if untidy.
DESCRIPTION
HEIGHT & WIDTH
POSITION
Compact, evergreen foliage and border plant
20cm x 15cm
Full sun to moderate shade
CARE
Fertilise annually with slow release fertiliser
USES
Tough native alternative to Mondo Grass
SOIL TYPE
Sandy loan to free draining clay soils
Kangaroo Paw
‘Anigozanthos ’
Tubular furry blooms resembling a kangaroo paw on slender stems
Kangaroo paws are clump-forming perennials
that usually feature mid- to dark green or graygreen sword shaped leaves, which can vary
from grassy to iris-like.
Spikes or panicles of tubular furry blooms,
thought to resemble a kangaroos paw, are
borne on slender stems, usually during the
warmer months.
Flowers occur in green and deeper shades of
gold, pink, red, and russet brown, depending
on the species.
Dwarf forms are available.
DESCRIPTION
HEIGHT & WIDTH
POSITION
Dense compact form strappy leaved
Various
Full sun to moderate shade
CARE
Fertilise annually with slow release native fertiliser
USES
Mass plantings, feature plant, pot plant
SOIL TYPE
Sandy fertile soils
Katrinus Deluxe
‘Lomandra Longifolia ’
Spring flowering with an abundance of large flower clusters
Katrinus Deluxe is the new and improved form
of Katrinus. Like Katrinus, it has outstanding
performance. However, Katrinus Deluxe has
bigger and better flowers, a finer leaf and a
more dense and compact form. Katrinus Deluxe
grows to 800mm high with a spread of 800mm.
In dry climates, it grows slightly smaller, to about
600mm high.
Katrinus Deluxe flowers in spring, with an
abundance of large flower clusters.
Katrinus Deluxe grows well in full sun and
moderate to heavy shaded positions. It tolerates
windy and salt laden windy positions and lives
on natural rainfall in most of the populated areas
in Australia. For desert inland type areas,
occasional watering may be required.
Trimming is rarely required, but if needed, trim
the plant 20cm above the ground. Avoid
trimming Katrinus Deluxe in drought conditions,
or in the middle of summer.
DESCRIPTION
HEIGHT & WIDTH
POSITION
Dense compact form
60cm x 60cm
Full sun to moderate shade
CARE
Fertilise annually with slow release fertiliser during spring or autumn
USES
Garden plantings, foliage or accent grassy gardens
SOIL TYPE
Tolerates a wide variety of soil types but does not like wet feet
Savanna Blue
‘Lomandra Filiformis ’
Stunning form and foliage with a unique blue look
Savanna Blue has stunning form and foliage. It
creates great contrasting colours with many
plants due to its unique blue look. Savanna Blue
will perform well in mass planted areas and
specimen gardens.
Areas that suit Savanna Blue include Tasmania,
WA, SA, VIC and NSW. Savanna Blue is
suitable for a wide variety of soil conditions. Its
low height, excellent drought tolerance and the
fact that it rarely, if ever, needs trimming makes
it a winner.
It is ideal for mass planting in garden beds and
borders. Planted on mass it provides an
excellent ground cover. Its blue foliage contrasts
nicely against the green, yellow and red tones of
the other plants. An ideal plant for smaller,
modern gardens.
Once established, this plant should require low
to no irrigation. In severe drought or very dry
climates, additional watering will improve the
appearance of the plant.
DESCRIPTION
HEIGHT & WIDTH
POSITION
Compact, ornamental, blue Lomandra Filiormis
30cm x 30cm
Full sun or part shade. Tolerates cold and heat
CARE
Low maintenance once established
USES
Mass plantings, specimen gardens
SOIL TYPE
Tolerates a wide variety of soil types
Silver Streak
‘Dianella Hybrid ’
Attractive grey-green leaves with contrasting white stripe
Silver Streak will provide year round colour,
form and contrast. Its attractive grey-green
leaves with contrasting white stripes makes this
plant a wonderful addition to the garden.
It has beautiful flower stalks in the late spring
and summer periods on mass. It is particularly
suited to brightening up dull spots. It is ideal for
mass planting in garden beds and borders.
Silver Streak is drought tolerant and tolerates
exposed and windy positions. Grows well in full
sun to shaded positions. Performs well in free
draining soils. It is best suited to warmer
climates.
DESCRIPTION
HEIGHT & WIDTH
POSITION
Neat clumping habit with broad strappy foliage
50cm x 40cm
Full sun or part shade
CARE
Fertilise occasionally with a slow release fertiliser
USES
Mass plantings, specimen gardens
SOIL TYPE
Tolerates a wide variety of soil types
Sungold
‘Lomandra Longifolia ’
Golden foliage, drought and cold tolerant plant
From a short distance it is hard to notice the
variegation in Sungold, but what you do notice is
the golden coloured foliage. Sungold is proving
to be a very drought and cold tolerant plant.
It now gives a golden choice for colour contrast
on large no irrigation projects on the east coast,
and a low irrigation plant for the West Coast of
Australia.
In summer it does go slightly more green, which
is a good thing, as this allows it to easily survive
the hot months.
Imagine Sungold contrasting against beautiful
tough native green plants in large and small
landscapes.
DESCRIPTION
HEIGHT & WIDTH
POSITION
Clumping golden variegated Lomandra
60cm x 60cm
Full sun to part shade
CARE
Rarely any
USES
Mass planting, feature plant, pot plant
SOIL TYPE
Sandy to heavy soils
Sunrise
‘Cordyline Australis’
Vivid pink foliage with form and toughness
Need a stand out plant for a landscape? Sunrise
is it. The colours speak for themselves.
The form and toughness of this plant make it the
perfect choice. It is far more heat tolerant than
other pink types available, and it takes a lot of
years to develop a trunk of any size. Its foliage
keeps clean colour even in colder temperatures.
As a patio pot plant, Sunrise really shines. It
looks great, but best of all, unlike other vivid
pinks it keeps looking great.
If after many years you are happy for this plant
to form a small tree, let it go, but if you want it
kept low, cut it back 15cm above ground in
Autumn or Spring and it will re-shoot well.
Sunrise performs well when cut back.
DESCRIPTION
HEIGHT & WIDTH
POSITION
Vivid pink to maroon coloured foliage
1 — 2m x 80 — 100cm
Full sun to shade
CARE
Cut back after 5 years if desired
USES
Colour contrast, specimen plant, mass planting
SOIL TYPE
Sandy to moderately heavier soil
Utopia
‘Dianella Prunina ’
Thrilling colours providing a unique look
This Dianella Prunina is absolutely stunning.
Utopia will be an attractive feature for all
gardens adding thrilling colours to any
landscape.
Utopia prefers good draining soils or raised
gardens in heavier soils. Utopia has stunning
contrasting colours amongst its foliage, which
sporadically twists and turns providing a unique
look for gardeners and landscapers. Utopia
adds a unique colour perspective to the
landscape and is very hardy, drought and frost
tolerant.
It will need older foliage removed every one or
two years. Fertilise with a slow release fertiliser
after two months, and then only if required. Trim
older foliage when required. Once established
do not over water. Maintenance issues may
make large mass plantings unviable.
DESCRIPTION
HEIGHT & WIDTH
POSITION
Blue and purple foliage
50cm x 50cm
Full sun to part shade
CARE
For better foliage specimen, remove flower stems as required
USES
Garden plantings, foliage or accent grassy gardens
SOIL TYPE
Well drained soils to clay loam