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Phormium Red

Phormium 'Rainbow Red' red and purple striped foliage.

Phormium 'Rainbow Red'

Phormium 'Rainbow Red' is a vibrant New Zealand native flax admired for its bold, arching leaves in shades of bronze, red, and pink. This striking ornamental plant brings strong colour and structure to gardens year round. Hardy and versatile, it thrives in a wide range of NZ conditions, from coastal to urban settings. With its dramatic foliage and easy care nature, Phormium 'Rainbow Red' is a standout feature for both modern and traditional landscapes.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
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Phormium Taya (Taya Flax)

Phormium Taya is a variety of Flax that produces sword-like leaves that are dark purple with a red undertone. This variety typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium Taya makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, border plantings, and coastal gardens. It is commonly planted around water features, pool and barbecue areas, and other living areas.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Phormium 'Surfer' plants in pots for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Phormium 'Surfer'

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Phormium tenax plant in a garden with green foliage.

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Phormium Pink Panther

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Phormium 'Rainbow Queen' flax plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Phormium 'Rainbow Queen'

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Phormium Veneer

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Leptospermum Red Damask

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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...

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Pelargonium Redder Than Red (Deep Red Geranium)

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Buddleia 'Royal Red' dark pink flowers and grey-green foliage.

Buddleia Royal Red

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Azalea Mrs Kint Red

Azalea Mrs Kint Red is grown for its lovely form and profuse flowering. This hardy, evergreen shrub produces masses of medium sized, pink flowers...

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Phormium Moonraker (Moonraker Flax)

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Anthurium Red Winner

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Phormium 'Apricot Queen' orange, green, and yellow variegated foliage.

Phormium 'Apricot Queen'

Phormium 'Apricot Queen' is a stunning NZ flax variety valued for its arching leaves striped with apricot, cream, and green tones. This colourful...

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Callistemon Red Cluster (Red Bottlebrush)

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Acer Red Sunset (Red Sunset Maple)

Acer rubrum Red Sunset is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that features fantastic autumn colours. The lush foliage emerges mid-green in spring...

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Phormium Stripy Mist

Phormium Stripy Mist is a popular NZ native dwarf flax that features striking green leaves with a chocolate brown centre. It grows as a very tidy...

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Escallonia 'Red Elf' red flowers and glossy, green foliage.

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Lagerstroemia Best Red

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Persicaria Red Dragon

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Phormium Velvet Underground

Phormium Velvet Underground is a colourful NZ native flax that features striking grey foliage with pink stripes. It grows as a very tidy clump to...

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Phormium Chocolate Chip (Chocolate Chip Flax)

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Lagerstroemia Crimson Red

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Phormium 'Rainbow Maiden' flax plants with colourful pink and purple foliage.

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Phormium 'Rainbow Maiden' is a vibrant New Zealand native flax variety admired for its striking pink, bronze, and green striped foliage. This...

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Phormium 'Rainbow Red'

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