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PHORMIUM 'Back in Black'
Commonly known as New Zealand flax
Compact, dwarf habit and very dark foliage
Plant Details
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Good to know
All-year-round colour and flower spikes in summer -
Pests & Diseases
Mealybugs -
Place of origin
UK. 2005. Neil Alcock, Seiont Nurseries, N. Wales. Rogue seedling. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenNarrow, upright and arching leaves
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Brown or black
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Fully hardy
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Black
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
75cm (30in) -
Spread
75cm (30in) -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Vigorous, clump-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 Size75cm (30in)
75cm (30in)
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
Phormiums - Care Guide