have male and female flowers on separate plants (a term called dioecious meaning two houses). NEWGREAT WHITE This has worked well, although now that the plantings are mature, I realise that I should have planted them a bit further apart, to make a more open effect and mimic what happens in nature. Lomandra growing conditions vary from sandy to moist soils in swamps, mountains, creek banks, forests, and open hillsides. There hasnt been a lot of breeding for commercial cultivation in this species. [frame_center alt= title=]https://awanursery.co.nz.s204062.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/joan1.jpg[/frame_center] Awa Nursery is a family owned and operated business in Waimauku, North West of Auckland. Builders Warehouse Kempton Park Lomandra Tanika plants can be grown from seed or propagated by root ball division. Builders Warehouse Bloemfontein Vyuvejte je pro komunikaci s Vaimi klienty a vlastn prezentaci. Ludwigs Star Roses Hillcrest ; and Renewal SA. Seeds can be sent to all states except Tasmania. In fact, the only condition Lomandra longifolia finds challenging is extended cold, wet seasons. Requires well-drained soils. Katie Bellesflowers abundantly with masses of perfumed flowers which are highly attractive to bees and other wildlife. Helen has written numerous blogs and columns for several websites. Builders Warehouse Rivonia Set up a watering system that comes on daily or every 2 to 3 days encourages weed seed to germinate. Ludwigs Roses Pretoria East Although some Lomandras such as Lucky Strike, Shara and Evergreen Baby are happy in wet soils there are few Lomandras that will cope with permanently wet feet. Plant in full sun to moderate shade, water once a week. It is advisable to keep new plants moist for the first few months until they establish. Phytophthora root rot affects the roots of plants, and occasionally the stems. We are not open to the public, except for pre-ordered pickups, Office hours : 8am-3.30pm Mon-Thur, 8am-noon Fri AEST. On closer inspection you may find that the small feeder roots of the plant have turned brown and rotted; a sure sign of root rot, and very likely Phytophthora. Builders Warehouse Bedworth Park Great as a background or mass planting in the garden. Lomandra spp. If the green foliage gets damaged by wind, frost or age, you can simply cut it back to about 20 cm in winter or early spring, and it'll bounce right back. It is ideally suited to the banks of waterways where the dense roots can provide significant erosion protection to the bank, and the cascading foliage can provide shelter for wildlife. To do so, find someone who has a male and female plant of the Lomandra species you want to grow. Builders Warehouse Constantiaberg longifolia Latin longi meaning long and folia meaning leaf referring to the long leaves of the species. This beautiful Australian plant is low-maintenance and once established, may grow successfully with little to no care. Builders Express Lambton Most Lomandras will cope with a wide range of soil conditions from sandy soil through to clay type soils. The lusciously soft blue grey leaves provide a lovely contrast with the profusion of small yellow flowers. Confertifolia varieties are usually slower growing and prefer slightly drier conditions. These smaller plants can also create great layered contrast plantings when juxtaposed in front of larger Lomandras. Planting Phytophthora resistant plants will make a huge difference in these gardens. These bigger sized Lomandras are perfect for large scale mass plantings alongside water courses or roadsides. Lomandra hystrixLHBYF PBR is the best performing, Australian native plant for use in rain gardens. Its upright growth habit gives it a similar appearance to a grass tree but without the trunk. Examples include: Variations can be as subtle as a slightly softer foliage, or a smaller flower, with the overall hardiness of the genus common to all of these ornamental grass species and varieties. Builders Express Willowbridge .more .more Dislike Share. Weve chosen Lomandra varieties that are highly disease resistant. Builders Warehouse George Planting Density: 2-6 plants per m, 1.5-2 plants per linear metre. Builders Warehouse Centurion Nicolas Plants Northriding This is a small blue foliage Lomandra that grows to no more than 30 cm high making it ideal for ground cover or as part of a contrasting foliage display. TANIKA Lomandra longifolia LM300 PBR is a drought tolerant Lomandra which has been performing in landscapes across Australia for over a decade. [5] Labillardiere described Lomandra longifolia from a specimen collected in Tasmania.[6]. (N) Registered Plant Breeders, Blackwoods Home of Gardening Pietermaritzburg, Starke Ayres Garden Centre West Coast Village. It loves dry air air, locations south of Sydney, poor dry soils - so choose this one for outback and range gardens, and southern states. Great White is dense compact plant that produces larger flowers than typical for Lomandra. Many of the other compact forms of lomandra available are of L. confertifolia parentage which naturally occur in dry shade forests and do not have the ability to cope in hot or wet conditions. Builders Express Pietermaritzburg The spores flourish in warm moist environments and has far greater impact in regions with high rainfall than it does in arid areas. Tanika Lomandra longifolia 'LM300' PBR. Shara is a hardy fine-leafed Lomandra. The leaves are 40cm to 80cm long, and generally have a leaf of about 8mm to 12mm wide. These strappy plants cope well in drought, cold, windy conditions. Care should be taken as some plants are sensitive to high doses of phosphite, and phosphorous sensitive natives may be particularly vulnerable. Once established, you can use an organic pelletised fertiliser or a layer of compost in the Spring. However, it doesn't like wet feet so don't overwater. Except during extended hot dry periods, the Lomandra should not require much watering once established. Lomandra hystrixLMV200. Builders Express Jeffreys Bay Medium sized Lomandras are 50 to 90cm tall. All rights reserved. The long, flat, fibrous leaves are used for weaving dilly bags, fishing nets, mats, baskets, and other goods. City, Beds and borders, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Mediterranean. He has written for theLandscape Contractorand theLandscape Manager magazines for many years. Evergreen Baby, Shara, Tropic Cascade or Katie Belles will cope better with the wet areas of NSW. Garden Pavilion Halls Kingsburgh Useful to plant in spaced patches under eucalypt trees or along driveways. Despite its fine evergreen foliage and small size this is a super hardy strappy plant that will cope well with drought and wet feet. Builders Express Greenstone Care and Fertilising: Tanika Lomandra do not need pruning, however if they becoming too large, they can be reduced in size by cutting back the foliage to 15 cm above the ground. Tanika, Nyalla, Katrinus Deluxe, Shara or Evergreen Baby in drier, well-drained areas or Shara, Evergreen Baby, Southern Cascade or Katie Belles in wetter parts. As with all lomandras, they have dense root systems making them hardy and ideal erosion control plants. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It's resistant to pests and disease and is tolerant of dryness and other adverse conditions. Remove all the dead foliage and cut back the remaining foliage by half; this reduces transpiration stress on the plant. Lomandra Tanika Tanika Lomandra longifolia 'LM300' PVR Lomandra Tanika is a low maintenance grass which grows to 60cm high and 1m across. Pruning every two years, to no lower than 15 cm, can also help control growth and keep strappy leaf plants in an attractive shape. Starke Ayres Garden Centre Rosebank Get all the latest news about gardening and Angus straight to your inbox. Making sure the soil for your ornamental grass is healthy by incorporating compost and, occasionally, a dose of rock minerals - a natural, mineral fertiliser you can buy at a nursery - can help prevent root rot. Builders Express South Coast Plants can be divided in Autumn. Nyalla is a superb choice for erosion control. Small yellow flowers from April to October, Tanika is also soft to touch so kids will enjoy this plant as well. Keep the soil moist and wait for a month to six weeks. Avoid wet feet. There is nothing like the sound and sight of a mass planting of Lomandra, being transformed by a breeze to make it resemble the rolling waves of the sea. But, occasionally, problems with this species do occur. Are Australian Native Plants Better than Exotic Plants? This large Lomandra (up 1.8m high) produces long, broad strappy leaves in a weeping habit. It can be broken into two sub species. Whether used in mass planting schemes, as accents or in native garden designs, lomandras grass-like, long, flowing foliage brings a constant calm to the garden. The breeding of more compact finer leaf forms has made Lomandra longifolia popular as an evergreen grass-like plant in home plantings. Australian native violets are such an easy plant to grow and so low care that you'll fall in love with the carefree yet dramatic impact they have in your garden bed. Lomandra longifolia is an exceptional landscape plant with a tough character and exquisite, transformational leaves. !02!66191582!! Cape Garden Stellenbosch GardeningWithAngus.com.au MMXXIII - All images and text copyright. Tanika Lomandra is a versatile plant that grows well in full sun and moderate to heavy shaded positions, will tolerate windy and salt laden positions. Lomandra hystrix 'LHBYF' PBR is the best performing, Australian native plant for use in rain gardens. The rich green foliage of this sub species of Lomandra longifolia make it a tough species that looks good year-round. Once established is very low maintenance. Making sure the soil for your ornamental grass is healthy by incorporating compost and, occasionally, a dose of rock minerals - a natural, mineral fertiliser you can buy at a nursery - can help prevent root rot. Lomandra are often referred to as grasses but they are not. 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