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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Phormium cookianum tricolor
Tricolor New Zealand Flax
Flower Colors
Description
An evergreen perennial making a large clump of sword-shaped leaves striped with yellow and green, edged with red. Flowers yellowish-green, in large panicles appear on mature plants in summer
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 8-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
ArchitecturalCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10LP196030V0100Z00020 | €36.00 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.