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    PHORMIUM
    PHORMIUM
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    PHORMIUM

    Commonly known as New Zealand flax

    These architectural plants can be grown in tubs and make excellent features on the patio. They prefer a hot dry site and are perfectly hardy if sheltered from strong winds. In colder areas they need to be given some mulch or other protection around the base of the plant in winter.

    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Architectural interest
    • Good to know
      P. cookianum subsp. hookeri 'Cream Delight'. All-year-round colour and flower spikes in summer
    • Pests & Diseases
      Mealybugs.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
      Ideal for a coastal garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Linear
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      75cm (30in)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Clump-forming perennial.
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
      For best leaf colour.
    • Partial shade
      Tolerates partial shade.
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        75cm (30in)
      		  
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    PHORMIUM 'Flamingo'

    PHORMIUM 'Flamingo'

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    PHORMIUM 'Cream Delight'

    New Zealand flax
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    varieties

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    • PHORMIUM 'Apricot Queen'
    Yellow leaves overlaid with apricot, edged dark green bronze
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    PHORMIUM 'Back in Black'
    Compact, dwarf habit and very dark foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    PHORMIUM 'Black Adder'
    A fantastic deep burgundy coloured phormium with a semi-upright habit. Grows to 4 ft
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    PHORMIUM 'Black Rage'
    An outstanding black leaved phormium with an upright and arching habit. Clump forming
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    PHORMIUM 'Bronze Baby'
    Arching outer leaves, red-bronze in colour
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    PHORMIUM 'Cream Delight'
    Variegated green with cream centre and red margin. Spreading and drooping habit
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    PHORMIUM 'Dark Delight'
    Dark purple-black leaves and a strong upright habit
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £17.50
    PHORMIUM 'Envy'
    Dark leaves
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    PHORMIUM 'Evening Glow'
    Bright red and pink leaves which are erect at first and then spreading
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    PHORMIUM 'Flamingo'
    Small with weeping habit but compact. Leaves have orange-pink, green and pale yellow stripes
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    PHORMIUM 'Gold Sword'
    Tall growing variety with stiff upright leaves which have creamy-yellow centres fading to gold with an occasional pinkish flush
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    PHORMIUM 'Jester'
    A new variety with pink centres to the leaves which have attractive lime-green margins
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    PHORMIUM 'Licorice and Lime'
    Lime-green leaves with dark purple-black centres
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    £7.00
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    £15.50
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