A fine-leaved flax lily forming a soft fountain of bright green foliage with blue flowers and purple berries. Hardy and versatile for borders and mass plantings.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 60 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Breeze Flax Lily
Dianella caerulea 'Breeze' is an ornamental grass in the Asphodelaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 60 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Purple flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Breeze Flax Lily
Breeze Flax Lily suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is usually left alone by rabbits.
Soil & planting
Breeze Flax Lily does best in free-draining, clay and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Breeze Flax Lily performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Breeze Flax Lily after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Breeze Flax Lily in the garden
Breeze Flax Lily earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Breeze Flax Lily sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Breeze Flax Lily
Plant Sale lists Breeze Flax Lily as tube stock and potted plants. Availability is confirmed when you request a quote; use the panel above to register interest.
