phormium tenax varieties
If you’re searching for phormium tenax varieties to elevate your garden with striking foliage and hardy, local character, you’re in the right place. Phormium tenax, commonly known as New Zealand flax or Harakeke, offers a diverse range of cultivars that suit both contemporary landscapes and native gardens. With their bold leaves, architectural form, and tolerance of New Zealand’s climate, phormium tenax varieties are not only beautiful but also practical for home gardeners, commercial plantings, and eco-conscious landscapes.
Phormium tenax
Phormium tenax, commonly known as the NZ flax or Harakeke, is a flax plant that produces erect, green, sword-like leaves. Stems rise above the foliage in summer to bear twisted-looking flowers that result in black seed pods in autumn, and the nectar produced by the flowers attracts both birds and butterflies. Harakeke grows as a clump to about 2 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is a popular landscape option that is also often used to contrast with other plant colours. Mass planting on a bank not only provides an outstanding display but is also excellent for helping to stabilise the soil.
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Phormium 'Veneer'
Phormium Veneer is a colourful and very popular NZ native flax that features striking orange and brown stripes. It grows as a very tidy clump to about 80 cm tall and the same wide. Phormium Veneer is commonly added to mixed and border plantings, included in coastal gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container.
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