{"product_id":"dianella-caerulea-little-jess","title":"Dianella Caerulea 'Little Jess'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Jess Flax Lily \/ Little Jess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eDianella caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Little Jess’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asphodelaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strappy grass-like perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact, ultra-tidy flax lily for South Australian gardens. ‘Little Jess’ keeps a dense mound of blue-green foliage year-round and throws purple-blue starry flowers in spring, followed by decorative deep-blue berries. Bred for tougher performance while staying neat in borders, edges and mass plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4–0.5 m H × 0.4–0.5 m W (typical clump)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-30 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue to blue-green strappy leaves; very compact, non-floppy habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring panicles of small, starry blooms; showy blue berries follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round structure; spring flowers and long-lasting berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers for pollinators; berries for birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant (once established), heat-tolerant, wind-tolerant; coastal-tolerant; light frost (protect from hard frost). Improved tolerance noted in the NEW IMPROVED selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass planting: 5–8 plants\/m²; Edges\/drifts: 3–5 plants per linear metre (tight, uniform finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally non-toxic to pets; avoid ingestion of berries and excessive foliage (may cause mild tummy upset)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (handles shade better than many forms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam or improved clay loam; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs: \u003c\/strong\u003eEstablishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch in spring; comb or cut back tired leaves every 2–3 years; remove spent flower stems; light feed in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-25 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate and Mediterranean SA gardens, including coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, Neutral, Alkaline — adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy screening and boundary hedges with a refined finish \u003cem data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003e(low edging\/drifts rather than tall hedges)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant for cohesive, low-maintenance ground-level structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature near entries, paths and outdoor living spaces; excellent in pots and narrow beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast, reliable and beautifully tidy. ‘Little Jess’ delivers crisp blue-green foliage, spring flowers and berries, and proven drought\/heat\/coastal resilience — a high-value, low-effort choice for SA landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":47355940864252,"sku":"DIAN-CAER-LITT-JESS-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm Pot","offer_id":48617422586108,"sku":"DIAN-CAER-LITT-JESS-200MM","price":22.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/dianella-caerulea-little-jess-intended-new-improved-flax-lily-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1761873191","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/dianella-caerulea-little-jess","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}