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PHORMIUM 'Cream Delight'
Commonly known as New Zealand flax
Variegated green with cream centre and red margin. Spreading and drooping habit
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Evergreen
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Height1m (39in) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightClump-forming perennial.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
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Partial shadePerforms better in partial shade.
PHORMIUM 'Cream Delight'
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Additional Features
Good to knowAll-year-round colour and flower spikes in summer
Pests & DiseasesMealybugs
Place of originGarden origin. Jones, Tauranga, New Zealand.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandCoastal / windsweptIdeal for a coastal gardenPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold variegated
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Leaf shape
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Phormiums - Care Guide
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