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PHORMIUM 'Joker'
Commonly known as New Zealand flax
Bright pink-red on the leaf margins which are dark lime-green in the centre. The reverse colours of 'Jester'
Plant Details
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Good to knowAll-year-round colour and flower spikes in summer
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Pests & DiseasesMealybugs.
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Place of originGarden origin.
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Linear
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Height1m (39in)
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Spread1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightClump-forming perennial.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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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 sunPartial shade
Phormiums - Care Guide