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PHORMIUM 'Pink Stripe'
Commonly known as New Zealand flax
Bluish-grey leaves edged pink
Plant Details
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
All-year-round colour and flower spikes in summer -
Pests & Diseases
Mealybugs. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Fully hardy
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Silver variegated
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightClump-forming perennial.
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptIdeal for a coastal gardenTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Phormiums - Care Guide