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Katrinus Deluxe

Lomandra longifolia 'KATRINUS DELUXE' PVR

By Katrina Layt


Katrinus Deluxe is great for New Zealand as it handles the hot summers and cold winters. Katrinus Deluxe flowers in spring, with an abundance of large non spiky cream-colored flowers that produce a beautiful fragrance. These two photos show that Katrinus Deluxe fits into the most colourful of gardens and landscapes, as well as the minimalist landscape.

Another benefit of Katrinus Deluxe is its ability to control surface erosion up to 366% more than bare soil. If mass planted, its fibrous roots will cover the area and stabilize the soil.

Katrinus Deluxe grows to approximately 80cm high with a spread of 80cm. In dry climates, it grows slightly smaller, to about 60cm high. Katrinus Deluxe is one of the best selections of Lomandra longifolia at coping with heavy soil and occasional wet feet, although it is not recommended for frequent or permanent wet feet areas. It is also one of the most phytophthora-resistant Lomandra longifolia’s available today.

It is extremely drought tolerant, has moderate frost tolerance and has the ability to cope with humidity and high temperatures. Katrinus Deluxe is also ideal for patio pot plants and planter boxes. It is a great companion plant with Cassa Blue, Little Rev, Little Jess, Tanika, Revelation, or Nyalla.

Katrinus Deluxe is ideal for mass planting in garden beds and borders, ideal for roadsides because it will tolerate windy, exposed positions. It grows well in full sun and shaded positions and performs well in heavy clay and free draining soils.

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