'Katie Belles' has large sprays of non-spiky creamy yellow flowers.

Lomandra species are dioecious, that is they produce male and female flowers on separate plants. 'Katie Belles' produce male flowers with softer spikelets, (not sharp like the female Lomandra hystrix flower), with naturally no seed production.

Dimensions: 1.5 - 1.7m* tall x 1.3m wide. (* in maintained gardens with fertile soils it may grow to 1.8m in height.) 'Katie Belles' has lush, large arching lime green foliage It is a full sized variety of Lomandra hystrix, perfect for situations where you may need screening on roadsides, commercial landscapes, public gardens and high end residential gardens.

Flowers: Spring & Summer with large non spiky yellow male flowers. it does not produce seed.

Aspect: 'Katie Belles' will grow in full sun and in up to 90% shade, although it will flower better with more sun. Suited to protected coastal aspects, 'Katie Belles' will have no humidity issues that can cause problems for some Lomandra varieties. Perfect for wet shade areas along with dry land plantings. In inland climates it will survive cold to -3c, but will do best when protected from heavy frost. Watering over hot dry summers will maintain its lush appearance.

Soil Types: Mulched sandy loam soils, clay loam and moist light and heavy clays soils.

Mulch Type: Any mulch type will be suitable. In dry climates or in free draining soils, mulching the garden bed is recommended to maintain soil moisture. Never mulch hard up against the base of the plant.

Maintenance: To remove old foliage or reduce its height trim back, in spring, to half its height every 3 to 5 years, if needed. Fertilize with slow release fertilizer after trimming.

Available Sizes: Viro-tubes & 140mm Pots.

Planting Rates:

Mass planting: Viro-tubes 3 to 5/m2, Pots 3/m2

Specimen planting: Viro-tubes 1 to 3m2, Pots 1/m2