We had some at a nursery in Bedford and it didn't survive last winter. It rotted and then never really recovered.
But they were in pots that may have been frozen all the way through and not given sheltered (if needed) rather than in the ground.
Any one else know how well it does?

Thanks, Nicky - this species is supposed to be the hardiest of the genus - so I'm hoping someone will know.

Andrewr does - he has a photo of it in his gallery, says its an evergreen perennial

Now - I might have known, Bamboo! I'll have to ask him. Thanks! :-))

I have this and have planted it in a pot to top off spring bulbs facing an easterly aspect. I only bought it this year, but expect it to be tough as it is from southern Australia.

I have 3 tiny seedlings of it in the Greenhouse. Certainly it does seem to survive in coastal gardens and more southerly counties, but definitely iff elsewhere.

<puts hand up> Please miss, I have. Been growing it for four years in well-drained soil facing south, flowers and fruits quite happily. Shall I put my hand down now, miss?

we had one as a raffle prize at our hps meeting in nov. gutted i didnt win it. but it is meant to be fully hardy. there are newrer tougher species too. the rhs magazine had an article on them recently spritz. its on my wish list too.

Teacher already knows, Andrewr - I told on you;-)

That's where I read about it, Sbg!! Definitely on my wish-list now. :-)

Andrew - have you read the article? It says it's shade tolerant. Is this a case of plants can't read again? Yes, you can put your hand down....lol.

I have Dianella 'little rev' in a pot Spritz...This is its first winter, it still has its lovely blue/green leaves and im hoping it will get through the winter...If you want to look at the pic, its the second most recent photo....:>)

If the book says 'shade tolerant' or 'dislikes winter wet''. I hedge my bets by planting it UNDER a trellis screen :-)

Thanks Motinot - I've taken a look!

Andrew - do you mean a horizontal one? I'm not with you.....

No, I have a vertical trellis screen supporting things like abutilon megapotanicum but there is about 12 inches between the soil and the bottom of the trellis panel. Take a look at my blog on the Open Garden in August - third picture

Bamboo - you're a sneak :-)

I have had Dianella tasmanica "Tas Red" growing happily in a sheltered spot in my garden (which usually only goes down to about -5 degrees max) for the last two years. Well drained soil is necessary.

Thanks, Andrew - I'll take a look.

Thanks, Longleaf - that's helpful. I could provide those conditions. :-)

I have never grown it I have not read what has been said just want to give you the results of my research. family hemerocallidaceae coman name tasman flax-lily, flower july to september, takes a year or two to become established after being moved, hardy zone 0 not frost tender, hope this helps

Thanks for doing that for me, Cliffo. :-)