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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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EvergreenPerennials forming clumps of large, linear, keeled leaves each folded into a V-shape at the base.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSmall, tubular flowers on tall leafless stems in summer.
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Full sun
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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.
Pests & DiseasesMealybugs might be a problem
Place of originFrom coasts to mountains in New ZealandResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilIn frost-prone areas provide a deep, dry winter mulch.
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
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
PHORMIUM 'Black Adder'
a fantastic deep burgundy coloured phormium with a semi-upright habit. Grows to 4 ft
PHORMIUM 'Black Velvet'
the darkest of all the 'black' phormiums. Arching foliage has a beautiful silvery underside
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Bronze Baby'
arching outer leaves, red-bronze in colour
PHORMIUM 'Cream Delight'
variegated green with cream centre and red margin. Spreading and drooping habit
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Crimson Devil'
rich crimson-red with darker red margins
PHORMIUM 'Dark Delight'
dark purple-black leaves and a strong upright habit
PHORMIUM 'Duet'
creamy margins to the leaves. Smaller growing than most varieties
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 Ray'
distrinctive overall golden-yellow appearance. Leaves have a narrow green centre with golden stripes nearer the margins
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 'Licorice and Lime'
green margins and central reddish-brown stripe
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Pink Panther'
rich candy-pink foliage margined deep ruby red
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Pink Stripe'
bluish-grey leaves edged pink
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Platts Black'
rich deep bluish purple coloured leaves and compact habit
Rainbow Hybrids
PHORMIUM 'Rainbow Maiden'
pale pink centre fading cream on outside of leaves
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Rainbow Queen'
deep pink centre with purple edge
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Rainbow Sunrise'
red, pink and bronze
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Sundowner'
purple, pink and cream. Tall and upright growing
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM tenax
green tall growing
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM tenax 'Purpureum'
long bronzy-purple leaves
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM Tricolor'
variegated, green with cream edge and a thin red stripe on the leaf margin
PHORMIUM 'Veneer'
striped pink and bronzy-green leaves
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Yellow Wave'
bright yellow and green tall growing and upright
Gift-wrapping available
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