{"product_id":"dianella-revoluta-seaspray","title":"Dianella revoluta 'Seaspray'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeaspray Flax Lily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDianella revoluta 'Seaspray'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asphodelaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern and Southern Australia (native)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen perennial grass-like \/ strappy-leaf plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDianella revoluta 'Seaspray' is a hardy, fine-leafed flax lily bred for exceptional toughness and versatility across Australian gardens. Its slender, blue-green to grey-green foliage forms a graceful arching clump that stays tidy year-round without aggressive spreading, making it one of the most reliable strappy plants for South Australian conditions. Flowering in spring to early summer, it produces delicate starry blue to violet blooms on airy branched stems, followed by ornamental deep purple-blue berries that attract native birds.\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 0.6–1.0 m H x approximately 1.0 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; 10–20 cm per year; forms a dense, arching clump to around 1 m that does not run or spread aggressively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, arching, blue-green to grey-green strap leaves with slightly revolute (rolled) margins; fine-textured and frost-tolerant; retains good colour year-round even in heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale to mid blue-violet, small starry six-petalled flowers carried on branched panicles 20–30 cm above the foliage; non-fragrant; spring to early summer (September–December)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and summer flowers give way to glossy deep blue-purple berries in autumn and winter, providing multi-season ornamental and wildlife value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract bees and small native pollinators; berries are consumed by honeyeaters, silvereyes and other small native birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; frost hardy to approximately -5°C; coastal salt-spray tolerant; wind-tolerant; heat-tolerant in Adelaide summer conditions; moderately clay-tolerant in well-draining clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass groundcover \/ understorey planting: 45–50 cm apart (approximately 5 plants per m² for dense, weed-suppressing coverage within 12–18 months); border edging or pathway lining: 60–70 cm apart (approximately 3 plants per m²) for a naturalistic, slightly looser effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dianella species contain steroidal saponins that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) if foliage or berries are ingested in quantity by dogs or cats. The berries present the greatest risk if eaten in large amounts. Keep inquisitive pets away from ripening berries and seek veterinary advice if significant ingestion occurs. Not considered highly toxic, but treat with appropriate caution around pets that chew plants.\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; performs best in full sun or morning sun with afternoon shade in Adelaide's hot inland and northern suburban zones; handles full shade but becomes more open and produces fewer flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to sandy, loamy and moderately clay soils; prefers well-drained to moderately drained soils; amend heavy clay with gypsum and organic matter before planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: water deeply every 2–3 days for the first 6–8 weeks, then taper to weekly for the remainder of the first season (approximately 4–6 months total establishment period). Established: summer — deep water every 10–14 days during hot dry spells (more frequently during heatwaves above 38°C); winter — rainfall is generally sufficient in Adelaide; cease supplementary watering unless there is an extended dry spell exceeding 3–4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance; remove spent flower stems after berry drop; tip-prune or lightly shear back in late winter if clumps become tatty; divide congested clumps every 4–5 years in autumn or spring; no fertilising required beyond an annual light application of native slow-release fertiliser in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-lived perennial; 10–20+ years with minimal care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal across all South Australian zones — Adelaide metropolitan (temperate Mediterranean), Adelaide Hills (cool temperate), coastal areas (Gulf St Vincent and Fleurieu Peninsula), Barossa and Eden valleys, and inland warm zones including Riverland and Murray Mallee where heat and drought tolerance are essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly acid to neutral preferred (pH 5.5–7.0); tolerates mildly alkaline soils to approximately pH 7.5 common in Adelaide metropolitan soils\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\u003ePlant en masse at 45–50 cm spacings on sloped embankments, road verges or under established eucalypts for a low-water, weed-suppressing strappy groundcover that needs only occasional tidy-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a neat, repeating border edging plant along pathways, driveway edges or garden bed fronts at 60–70 cm spacings, where its arching form creates a defined, polished look without overpowering adjacent plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with Westringia, Lomandra 'Tanika', Callistemon 'Little John' and ornamental native grasses in a waterwise cottage-style native garden for year-round foliage texture, seasonal flower colour and bird-attracting berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Seaspray' is the flax lily that asks for almost nothing and gives back season after season — blue flowers in spring, jewel-like berries through autumn and winter, and neat blue-green foliage every single day of the year. Whether you are covering a difficult dry bank, lining a path in a coastal garden or creating a low-maintenance native understorey, this tough Australian native handles Adelaide's scorching summers, frosty Hills winters and salty coastal winds without missing a beat. It is one of those genuinely hardworking plants that earns its place in every South Australian garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":49495596204284,"sku":"DIAN-REVO-SEAS-140MMPOT","price":17.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/dianella-revoluta-seaspray-flax-lily-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co_9f2f4973-a165-4ee8-8165-a15b99b347a2.jpg?v=1784867456","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/dianella-revoluta-seaspray","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}