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Phormium Cookianum Black Adder

A large and colourful Phormium cookianum 'Purpurea' plant.

Phormium cookianum purpurea

Phormium cookianum 'Purpurea' is a variety of Flax with long, sword-like, purple leaves. This variety typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same width, with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium cookianum 'Purpurea' makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings and borders, and is well-suited for coastal gardens. It can also be used to accentuate water features, such as ponds and streams, or grown around pool and barbecue areas.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Phormium Platts Black with black leaves in a garden.

Phormium 'Platts Black'

Phormium 'Platts Black' is a striking New Zealand native flax variety admired for its rich, dark purple to almost black foliage. This hardy evergreen forms tidy, upright clumps that provide bold colour and structure in the garden year round. Low maintenance and tolerant of a wide range of conditions, 'Platts Black' is a versatile choice for modern landscapes, coastal gardens, and urban plantings.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 1.30 m
Spread: 1.30 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
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