Lomandra longifolia 'White Sands'
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Lomandra longifolia 'White Sands'
- The first variegated Lomandra, White Sands grows in upright tufs of grey-green and white foliage, adding structural interest to any landscape. This striking variegated evergreen looks like a grass but is actually a member of the asparagus family!
- A superstar collaboration between New Zealand breeder Malcolm Woolmore of Australian Robert Harrison, who took on the challenge to create the perfect garden plant from an outback native species - this is one tough plant!
- A drought tolerant, heatproof, floodproof and frost hardy plant which grows up to 75cm high and 50cm wide
- Plant in patio pots or mixed borders - Lomandra looks great contrasted with purple and blue flowers such as salvia and campanula
- Grows fast and needs very little maintenance
- If you're ever stranded and thirsty in the outback/doing the gardening on a hot day, this plant stores water in its roots, so the leaves were traditionally chewed to prevent dehydration
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Lomandra longifolia 'White Sands' grows beautifully in 30 cm pots, offering variegated foliage in temperatures up to 25°C.
How big does it get?
Lomandra longifolia 'White Sands' typically reaches a mature height of 70 cm and a spread of 70 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Lomandra longifolia 'White Sands' requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Lomandra longifolia 'White Sands' prefers moist but well-drained soil, adapting well to various soil types and typical British weather.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Lomandra longifolia 'White Sands' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Lomandra longifolia 'White Sands' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Lomandra longifolia 'White Sands' has an RHS rating of H3, withstanding temperatures down to -5°C, meaning it is hardy in coastal and mild parts of the UK but requires winter protection elsewhere.
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