Mighty Tuff®

Peacock Flower 140MM

Dietes bicolor

I am Peacock Flower. My family originated from South Africa.

Habit Strappy - Ideal for mass planting
Plant family Iridaceae
I am a clump-forming perennial plant with long sword-like pale-green leaves and 'Bi Coloured' White to yellow flowers with 3 distinctive dark purple dots at the centre. My blooms in spring and summer are followed by interesting large oval seed pods which start green and dry to brown. Incredibly hardy I cope with temperature extremes and dry conditions.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
I produce yellow iris-like flowers with brown 'eyes' in spring and summer
Hardy I am ideal for windy areas, exposed locations and coastal planting
I am suitable for containers, borders and low maintenance gardens
Features
Ideal light: Full Sun to Full ShadeI will thrive in full sun and shade
Height: 0.75m Width: 0.75m(Size at point of sale approx. 40cm including pot)
Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established
I perform well in most soils but do best in those that are free draining
Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Cut flowers Coastal tolerant White To Yellow With Dark Purple Centres flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan-Feb, Sep-Dec
Council planting lists On 1 council list

Listed in these Victorian councils' published plant lists.

  • City of Greater Dandenong

    Recommended for landscape plans: Landscape Plan Guidelines: recommended species (Herb, exotic) Source

From each council's website, checked 26 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists

Plant me:
  • In garden beds and general landscaping
  • In pots and other containers
Tips for success

I am very low maintenance but my seed heads can be removed in autumn to improve my appearance

Suggested spacing: 0.5m apart.

Full Sun to Full Shade (6+ hours direct sun to no direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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Peacock Flower

Dietes bicolor

Mighty Tuff® · Southern Plants

Pot size: 140mm

Product code: DIEBIC14S

Bunnings Fineline: 0137742

Barcode: 9319711021572

Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Ask your retailer for this Southern Plants plant and pot size; availability in individual stores varies.