Dianella tasmanica 'Cherry Red'Cherry Red Dianella

The Dianella tasmanica 'Cherry Red', or Cherry Red Dianella, is a hardy evergreen perennial known for its striking foliage and vibrant accents. Its long, strap-like green leaves are complemented by bright cherry-red stems, creating a bold visual impact. In spring and summer, small blue flowers appear, followed by attractive blue berries. Growing up to 0.5 to 1 metre tall and wide, it is perfect for borders, mass planting, or adding colour to pots and contemporary garden designs.

Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, this versatile plant thrives in a variety of conditions, making it an excellent choice for low-water and modern landscapes.

Specifications

• Height0.5 to 1 metre
• Width0.5 to 1 metre
• Native toAustralia
• FoliageStrap-like green leaves with cherry-red stems; evergreen
• Growth rateModerate

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions

Additional Features

• FlowersSmall blue blooms in spring and summer
• BerriesBright blue berries provide seasonal interest and attract birds
• UsesIdeal for borders, mass planting, underplanting, or containers
• SpacingPlant 0.4 to 0.6 metres apart for mass planting or individual accents
• Low MaintenanceMinimal care required; trim dead foliage as needed
• Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and hardy
• Drought TolerancePerforms well in low-water gardens once established
• VersatilityComplements modern, native, and tropical garden styles

The Cherry Red Dianella is a stylish and resilient plant, perfect for adding striking colour and texture to gardens and landscapes.

Project pedigree: This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. Read the tolerance catalogue record.