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Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev' (Flax lily 'Little Rev')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev'
Other names
Dianella revoluta 'Dr5000', Flax lily 'Little Rev', Blueberry lily 'Little Rev', Blue flax lily 'Little Rev', Black anther flax lily 'Little Rev', Spreading flax lily 'Little Rev'
Genus
Dianella Dianella
Variety or Cultivar
'Little Rev' _ 'Little Rev' is a compact, clump-forming, borderline hardy, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with stiff, upright, strap-shaped, blue-green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, panicles of star-shaped, blue flowers followed by spherical, glossy, purple fruit.
Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev' is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Blue in Spring; Blue in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
If desired, remove fruit in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev' (Flax lily 'Little Rev') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely & feed weekly. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev'
Other names
Dianella revoluta 'Dr5000', Flax lily 'Little Rev', Blueberry lily 'Little Rev', Blue flax lily 'Little Rev', Black anther flax lily 'Little Rev', Spreading flax lily 'Little Rev'
Genus
Dianella Dianella
Variety or Cultivar
'Little Rev' _ 'Little Rev' is a compact, clump-forming, borderline hardy, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with stiff, upright, strap-shaped, blue-green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, panicles of star-shaped, blue flowers followed by spherical, glossy, purple fruit.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Blue in Spring; Blue in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
If desired, remove fruit in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev' (Flax lily 'Little Rev') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely & feed weekly. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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