Dianella Caerulea 'Breeze'
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Blue Flax Lily / Blueberry Lily / Paroo Lily
Botanical Name: Dianella caerulea ‘Breeze’
Family: Asphodelaceae
Origin: Australia
Plant Type: Strappy grass-like perennial
Overview
Dianella ‘Breeze’ is a tough, mass-planting superstar for South Australian gardens. It forms tidy clumps of blue-green, strappy foliage year-round, then sends up purple-blue starry flowers in spring–summer, followed by decorative deep blue berries. Ideal for borders, pathways, median strips and low-maintenance pots in coastal and Mediterranean climates.
Key Features
- Mature Size: 0.3–0.6 m H × 0.4–0.6 m W
- Growth Rate: 20-30 cm per year under good conditions
- Foliage: Blue-green strappy leaves in tidy clumps
- Flowers: Purple-blue starry flowers with decorative berries
- Seasonal Interest: Reliable year-round structure; spring–summer flowers and long-lasting berries
- Wildlife Value: Flowers for pollinators; berries feed birds; clumps provide habitat
- Tolerance: Drought-tolerant (once established), heat-tolerant, wind-tolerant, clay-tolerant (improved drainage), coastal-tolerant; light frost (protect from hard frost)
- Planting Density: Mass planting: 2–3 plants per m²; Edges/drifts: 1–2 plants per linear metre
- Pet Friendly: Yes — generally non-toxic to pets (ingesting any plant may cause mild tummy upset)
Where It Works Best
- Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Well-drained loam, sandy loam or clay loam (avoid waterlogging; raised beds for heavy clay)
- Water Needs: Establishment: 2 deep soaks/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry
- Maintenance: Mulch in spring; comb or cut back tired leaves late winter; remove spent flower stems; light feed in early spring
- Lifespan: 15-25 years
- Climate Zones: Suited to temperate and Mediterranean SA gardens, including coastal areas
- Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline — adaptable
Landscape & Design Ideas
- Edging, drifts and mass plantings for a cohesive, low-maintenance look
- Underplant around trees or flank paths/driveways for year-round texture
- Containers and coastal plantings where tough, tidy structure is needed
Why You Will Love It
Fast, reliable and ultra-low maintenance. ‘Breeze’ delivers crisp, blue-green foliage all year, seasonal flowers and berries, and excellent drought, heat and coastal tolerance — the perfect “plant-and-forget” choice for SA landscapes.