dwarf phormium
Dwarf phormium, also known as dwarf flax, is a versatile and low-maintenance New Zealand native plant perfect for smaller gardens, borders, and pots. Favoured for its compact size and striking, architectural foliage, dwarf phormium brings year-round texture and colour to any outdoor space. Whether you’re after a neat, grassy groundcover or a bold statement plant for a modern landscape, varieties of dwarf phormium easily fit into almost any planting scheme. With their adaptability and resilience, these hardy evergreens thrive in a wide range of soils, tolerate dry and windy conditions, and are even suitable for coastal gardens. If you’re looking to add manageable size, vibrant shades, and a real Kiwi flair to your garden, exploring dwarf phormium options is a must.
Phormium 'Emerald Gem'
Phormium 'Emerald Gem' is a dwarf variety of Mountain Flax or Wharariki. It produces emerald-green leaves and grows to 60 cm tall and 70 cm wide in full sun on a well-drained site. This dwarf flax is often added to mixed plantings and borders, used in coastal gardens, planted to accentuate water features such as ponds and streams, or grown around pool and barbecue areas.
From $18.23
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 clump to about 40 cm tall and the same wide. Phormium Stripy Mist is commonly added to mixed and border plantings, included in coastal gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container.
From $20.93
