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PHORMIUM
Commonly known as New Zealand flax
Genus of two species of evergreen perennials P. cookianum (Mountain flax) and P. tenax (New Zealand flax).
They are found in scrub and swamps and on hillsides and riverbanks in areas ranging from coasts to mountains in New Zealand.
The flax label originates from the Cook expedition where the native popuation wore garments similar to linens (made from flax).
An industry was proposed for the Scillies in the late 1800s, probably for rope, but nothing came of it. Naturalised plants of P. tenax can be found all over the Isles.
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Evergreen
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Additional Features
Good to knowTwo species, P. cookianum (Mountain flax), P. tenax (New Zealand flax). Good focal point plant. Ideal for coastal garden.
Place of originFrom coasts to mountains in New ZealandResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Buy Varieties of PHORMIUM
PHORMIUM 'Licorice and Lime'
lime-green leaves with dark purple-black centres
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Pink Panther'
rich candy-pink foliage margined deep ruby red
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Pink Stripe'
bluish-grey leaves edged pink
PHORMIUM 'Platts Black'
rich deep bluish purple coloured leaves and compact habit
Gift-wrapping available
Rainbow Hybrids
PHORMIUM 'Rainbow Maiden'
pale pink centre fading cream on outside of leaves
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Rainbow Queen'
deep pink centre with purple edge
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Rainbow Sunrise'
red, pink and bronze
PHORMIUM 'Sundowner'
purple, pink and cream. Tall and upright growing
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM tenax
green tall growing
PHORMIUM tenax 'Purpureum'
long bronzy-purple leaves
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM Tricolor'
variegated, green with cream edge and a thin red stripe on the leaf margin
Gift-wrapping available
PHORMIUM 'Yellow Wave'
bright yellow and green tall growing and upright
Gift-wrapping available
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