'Tanika' Lomandra longifolia LM 300
Landscape value
Tanika is one of those beautiful plants that look at home in any application, from roadsides and median plantings to commercial landscapes, public gardens and high end residential gardens.
Height
500mm to 700mm
Width
500mm to 600mm
Habit
Slender, lime green foliage with an arching to weeping habit with age.
Flowers and Fruit
Flowers: Spring & Summer with small non spiky yellow flowers. It does not produce seed.
Aspect
Tanika will grow in full sun and in up to 50% shade. It is also suited to coastal conditions, although protection from fully exposed seaside aspects will benefit its overall appearance. In humid coastal climates it is important to space the plantings to provide good air circulation around the plants. Attention to free draining mulch and soil is also recommended. Tanika thrives in inland climates and will be evergreen in frost and temperature to –10ºC.
Soil Type
Soil Types: Sandy loam to free draining clay loams.
Maintenance
Trim foliage to 200mm above the ground to remove old growth every 3 to 5 years or when the plant looks untidy. Fertilize with a slow release fertilizer once a year and after trimming to encourage fresh re-growth. Care should be taken when re-applying mulch and don’t over water.
Available Sizes
Available Sizes: Viro-tubes, 140mm and 200mm Pots
Planting Rates