Dianella 'Blue Stream'

Dianella 'Blue Stream': Striking Foliage for Lush Landscapes

Dianella 'Blue Stream', a captivating ornamental grass, is celebrated for its slender, arching leaves and vibrant blue-green foliage. This hardy and versatile plant adds a touch of elegance and color contrast to gardens, borders, and landscapes.

Overview

Dianella 'Blue Stream' is a graceful clumping perennial grass, prized for its striking foliage that forms dense tufts. With its year-round appeal and adaptability to various conditions, it's a favored choice for both ornamental and functional purposes in gardens.

Appearance

• Height: Typically grows between 18 to 24 inches tall.
• Spread: Spreads approximately 24 to 36 inches wide, forming a dense and lush mound.
• Foliage: Displays slender, strap-like leaves in a striking blue-green hue, adding a bold and vibrant presence.
• Flowers: Produces small, delicate, blue-to-purple flowers in clusters during late spring to early summer.

Planting and Maintenance

• Location: Plant 'Blue Stream' in well-draining soil, preferring full sun to partial shade.
• Spacing: Space plants approximately 24 to 36 inches apart for optimal growth and spread.
• Watering: Maintain moderate moisture levels, especially during the establishment phase, avoiding waterlogged conditions.
• Pruning: Trim back damaged or dead leaves to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage new growth.
• Fertilization: Requires minimal feeding; a light application of balanced fertilizer in spring can aid in growth.

Uses in the Garden

• Borders and Mass Planting: Creates a striking border or groundcover, adding texture and color contrast.
• Containers: Thrives in containers, providing ornamental value on patios or as a focal point.
• Erosion Control: Suitable for slopes or banks, helping to prevent soil erosion with its dense growth.

Benefits

• Striking Foliage: Offers vibrant blue-green leaves that create a bold visual impact in garden landscapes.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, making it suitable for various gardeners.
• Versatility: Adaptable to different soil types and conditions, adding ornamental value to diverse landscapes.

Conclusion

Dianella 'Blue Stream', with its striking blue-green foliage and versatile growth habits, is a valuable addition to any garden. Its ability to thrive in various conditions, coupled with its low-maintenance needs, makes it a sought-after choice for gardeners seeking vibrant ornamental grasses.

Consider adding Dianella 'Blue Stream' to your garden for a stunning display of vibrant foliage and lush texture that enhances landscapes with its grace and elegance.

lovely grass-like perennial, broad, blueish green leaves - A lovely grass-like perennial for milder areas, Dianella revoluta Blue Stream is a clump-forming, evergreen, perennial grass with broad, sword-like, light blue leaves. It produces blue flowers in warmer countries, but is unlikely to do so in Ireland; nevertheless, it is a striking and beautiful plant. Cut back to the ground before growth starts in early spring. Dianella Blue Stream is good in mass plantings in milder areas, where it may need winter protection, but it can also be grown in a container, brought in for the winter, as part of a single or mixed planting.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any well-drained soil
Position: Full sun

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Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
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