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Big Rev™- Dianella revoluta 'DRG04' PP18,454

It is a medium sized Dianella revoluta. From a distance, Big Rev has blue tones to the foliage. On closer inspection, one side of the leaf is blue and the other is green, this gives it a unique colour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Name: Big Rev
Plant Species: Dianella revoluta

General Description:

  • Big Rev puts on a show with an abundance of beautiful blue flowers from mid spring through to early summer. This is followed by purple edible berries.
  • Big Rev will spread slightly over time, however for this reason, it is good for situations that need erosion control
  • Its large rhyzomes stabilise the soil
  • It also belongs to the No Irrigation Gardening Range, which means that once established, it can survive on natural rainfall in many areas
  • In very extreme droughts, occasional watering may be required

Position:

  • Big Rev grows well in full sun and moderately shaded positions
  • It tolerates windy and salt laden windy positions and is very drought tolerant
  • It lives on natural rainfall except for desert inland type areas where occasional watering may be required to keep it looking its best, but not to keep it alive
  • Big Rev does well in both raised and depressed areas, in both clay and sandy soils and it can tolerate wet feet better than other Dianella revolutas
  • It can handle wet feet for periods, but it should not be planted in permanent wet areas

Uses:

  • Ideal for specimen planting or mass planting in gardens, roadsides, golf courses, factories, offices, and most types of residential and commercial planting
  • Good understory plant in sparse tree plantings
  • Good companion plant with Cassa Blue, Little Rev, Little Jess, and Breeze
  • Excellent erosion control plant
  • Good for raised areas or depressed areas
  • Excellent for along paths and roads, as the plant will spread slowly to the edge of the planting area.