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PHORMIUM 'Rainbow Maiden'
Commonly known as New Zealand flax
Rainbow Hybrids
Pale pink centre fading cream on outside of leaves
Plant Details
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Good to know
Syn. 'Rainbow Red'. All-year-round colour and flower spikes in summer -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. Jones, Tauranga, New Zealand. -
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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Entire
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Linear
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
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 Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptIdeal for a coastal gardenPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardensTown 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
Planting Combinations
