Highest Quality Phormium Tenax, also known as New Zealand Flax. Supplied as established plants in 18 litre pots.
Green Phormium Tenax Plants 150/170cm 18 Litre: The Tenax of Phormium is one of the best and easiest to grow, producing elegant long deep green leaves. Once established they may depending on climate produce reddish flower spikes in mid to late summer. Its strong architectural form works particularly well in gravel gardens or is ideal if you are looking to create Mediterranean look. Can also be planted in a large pot to be used as focal point on a patio or balcony.The plant is also highly resistant to salt so a perfect choice for seaside locations.
With their arching, strappy, sword-shaped leaves, Phormiums make a dramatic statement in the garden, the effect of these plants will give is immediate. They are versatile evergreen plants that tolerate a range of conditions and look at home in a variety of different planting schemes. Phormium or New Zealand Flax, has two characteristics which are sought-after by gardeners looking to add a bit of drama to their borders. It offers bold, architectural lines with its erect, sword-shaped leaves and rich evergreen foliage colour. They are especially suitable to container growing and is often used as a central feature to give height. As an evergreen it will add valuable winter interest to your garden where it will provide structure and act as a foil for flowering plants. In hot summers, towering spikes of tubular, red flowers emerge from the centre, followed by sturdy seed-heads. It gives a lush almost tropical feel to gardens. P. tenax is a robust species that is easy to grow and requires very little maintenance. Phormiums are extremely tolerant of a variety of harsh conditions, it copes particularly well with industrial pollution, wind and coastal sites. Interestingly, while phormiums love a moist, well drained, fertile soil and they can succeed in both sandy and clay soils and also can be very drought-resistant.
Please keep in mind these can grow into quite large plants so ensure planty of room for growth.
Soil: Will sit happily and adapt to most soil types does especially well in damp free draining damp soil. Heavy clay should be avoided.
Suitable for container planting: Yes a great choice for pot or ground.
Eventual height and spread: Upto 4 metres tall with a 2.5 metre spread.
Growth Speed: Relatively quick
Growth Habit: Draping almost cascading
Flowering Period: July and August, however this does depend on summer temperatures, the warmer the climate the more probable flowering will be.
Pruning: Not really a requirement..
Phormiums are extremely tolerant of a variety of harsh conditions, it copes particularly well with industrial pollution, wind and coastal sites. Interestingly, while phormiums love a moist, well drained, fertile soil and they can succeed in both sandy and clay soils and also can be very drought-resistant.
