flax purple
Flax purple is an increasingly popular choice for New Zealand gardens, prized for its bold colour and stunning architectural form. These striking, evergreen plants offer dynamic foliage in shades of deep burgundy through to purple-black, creating a strong statement in perennial borders, modern landscapes, and native gardens. Their hardiness, adaptability, and year-round interest make flax purple varieties a top pick for both experienced landscapers and beginner gardeners looking to add low-maintenance colour and texture to their outdoor spaces.
Phormium 'Black Pepe' (Dwarf Black Flax)
Phormium 'Black Pepe' is a dwarf Flax variety that produces black leaves with a purple overtone. It grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide in full sun on a well-drained site. Phormium 'Black Pepe' is added to mixed plantings, border plantings, coastal gardens, or planted around pool and barbecue areas.
From $17.48
Phormium 'Jester'
Phormium 'Jester' is a showy variety of Flax that produces leaves that are striped with a broad, pink central band and a dark purple border. This variety typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium 'Jester' 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 $24.23
