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 '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.
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Phormium 'Dark Delight'
Phormium 'Dark Delight', also known as Dark Purple Flax, is a bold New Zealand native flax prized for its broad, upright leaves in deep purple to bronze shades. This striking ornamental variety brings drama, colour, and structure to gardens year round. Hardy and versatile, it thrives in a wide range of NZ conditions, from coastal sites to urban landscapes. Phormium 'Dark Delight' is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a low maintenance, architectural feature.
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