Phormium tenax ‘Wings of Gold’ (New Zealand Flax)
Evergreen perennial to 1.5m over 10 years. The clump develops straight spear-shaped yellow-edged green leaves and in late summer, tall stems of red flowers. Contact us for plant availability and sizes.
Hardiness level Amber
Evergreen perennial to 1.5m over 10 years. The clump develops straight spear-shaped yellow-edged green leaves and in late summer, tall stems of red flowers.
Any soil as long as its in the sun, Phormiums don't like shade. Very good near the sea and not too bad in a very big pot. Propagated by division.
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| Plant Type | Big Leaves / Exotics, Evergreen, Flowers, Grasses, Herbaceous, Shrubs |
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| Situation | Coastal, Exposed (To wind and sun), Mild City Gardens, Plants for Pots, Seaside, Sheltered Garden |
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| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Dry / Well Drained, Loam, Moist / Well Drained, Sandy, Shingle / Beach |
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