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PHORMIUM 'Black Rage'
Commonly known as New Zealand flax
An outstanding black leaved phormium with an upright and arching habit. Clump forming
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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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Australian / New Zealand
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Coastal / windsweptIdeal for a coastal garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Black
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
75cm (30in) -
Spread
50cm (20in) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightClump-forming perennial.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°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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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Tolerates partial shade but less colourful -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size75cm (30in)
50cm (20in)
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