Phormium tenax Purpureum - Future Forests
Phormium tenax Purpureum - Future Forests
Phormium tenax Purpureum - Future Forests
Phormium tenax Purpureum - Future Forests
Phormium tenax Purpureum - Future Forests
Phormium tenax Purpureum - Future Forests
Phormium tenax Purpureum - Future Forests
Phormium tenax Purpureum - Future Forests
Phormium tenax Purpureum - Future Forests
Phormium tenax Purpureum - Future Forests

Phormium tenax Purpureum

Purple New Zealand Flax

Phormium tenax has long, leathery foliage with a rich, bronzy-purple colour. Bronze-red flowers are produced on mature plants and carried on very tall stems from July to September. The Purple New Zealand Flax makes an ideal specimen plants for coastal, windy locations. Can be planted in mixed flower and shrub beds to add foliage impact, or used as container plants.

Site: Tolerates extreme coastal exposure
Soil: Well drained soils
Position: Full sun
Season of Interest: Architectural, evergreen foliage, red flowers late Summer-Autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy, in cold areas provide some protection
Height: 7ft (2.1m) Spread: 4ft (1.2m)
Type | Size: Pot | 9cm
Price
£6
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