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PHORMIUM
Commonly known as New Zealand flax
Genus of two species of evergreen perennials P. cookianum (Mountain flax) and P. tenax (New Zealand flax).
They are found in scrub and swamps and on hillsides and riverbanks in areas ranging from coasts to mountains in New Zealand.
The flax label originates from the Cook expedition where the native popuation wore garments similar to linens (made from flax).
An industry was proposed for the Scillies in the late 1800s, probably for rope, but nothing came of it. Naturalised plants of P. tenax can be found all over the Isles.
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Evergreen
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Additional Features
Good to knowTwo species, P. cookianum (Mountain flax), P. tenax (New Zealand flax). Good focal point plant. Ideal for coastal garden.
Place of originFrom coasts to mountains in New ZealandResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Buy Varieties of PHORMIUM
PHORMIUM 'Alison Blackman'
a new release with distinctive olive green centres to the leaves which have golden cream stripes and a thin margin of orange-red
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Apricot Queen'
yellow leaves overlaid with apricot, edged dark green bronze
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Back in Black'
compact, dwarf habit and very dark foliage
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Black Adder'
a fantastic deep burgundy coloured phormium with a semi-upright habit. Grows to 4 ft
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Black Rage'
an outstanding black leaved phormium with an upright and arching habit. Clump forming
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Black Velvet'
the darkest of all the 'black' phormiums. Arching foliage has a beautiful silvery underside
PHORMIUM 'Bronze Baby'
arching outer leaves, red-bronze in colour
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Cream Delight'
variegated green with cream centre and red margin. Spreading and drooping habit
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Dark Delight'
dark purple-black leaves and a strong upright habit
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Envy'
dark leaves
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Evening Glow'
bright red and pink leaves which are erect at first and then spreading
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Flamingo'
small with weeping habit but compact. Leaves have orange-pink, green and pale yellow stripes
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Gold Sword'
tall growing variety with stiff upright leaves which have creamy-yellow centres fading to gold with an occasional pinkish flush
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Jester'
a new variety with pink centres to the leaves which have attractive lime-green margins
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Joker'
bright pink-red on the leaf margins which are dark lime-green in the centre. The reverse colours of 'Jester'
Gift-wrapping available
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