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PHORMIUM tenax
Commonly known as New Zealand flax
Green tall growing
Further Reading....
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EvergreenFibrous, grey-green leaves.
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Height3m (10ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubClump-forming perennial. Produces candelabras of upright, curved, waxy, red-brown flowers followed by upright black seed heads.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
PHORMIUM tenax
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Good to knowAll-year-round colour and flower spikes in summer
Pests & DiseasesMealybugs.
Place of originNew Zealand. Introduced into UK by Joseph Banks in 1789.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Linear
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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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Buy Varieties of PHORMIUM tenax
PHORMIUM tenax 'Purpureum'
New Zealand flax
long bronzy-purple leaves
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for 14.00 each
£16.50 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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