best phormium for shade
If you're searching for the best phormium for shade, you're not alone—these striking New Zealand natives, also known as flax, are loved for their colourful foliage and resilience in a range of garden conditions. While most phormium varieties adore full sun, there are several outstanding cultivars that thrive even in lower light, making them perfect for those tricky, shadier garden spots where other plants may struggle.
Phormium 'Stripy Mist'
Phormium 'Stripy Mist' is an attractive New Zealand flax valued for its beautifully variegated foliage featuring soft green leaves striped with creamy white tones. This evergreen plant provides year round colour, texture, and architectural structure while brightening garden spaces with its elegant appearance. Its upright arching habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, coastal gardens, and feature plantings. Phormium 'Stripy Mist' is hardy, low maintenance, and performs exceptionally well throughout New Zealand in a wide range of landscape settings.
From $17.95
Phormium 'Veneer'
Phormium 'Veneer' is a striking NZ flax known for its upright, sword like leaves with rich bronze and green tones. This hardy evergreen adds bold structure and year round colour to gardens. Well suited to NZ conditions, it thrives in a range of environments and is ideal for feature planting, borders, and modern landscapes.
From $12.95
