flax website
Welcome to your trusted flax website, where we celebrate one of New Zealand’s most iconic and versatile native plants—flax. If you’re searching for expert advice, high-quality flax plants, and gardening tips about Phormium, you’re in the right place. Whether you want to add modern texture to your garden, establish a low-maintenance landscape, or find the perfect flax varieties for borders and containers, our flax website is designed for enthusiasts of all levels. Flax is highly valued in New Zealand gardens for its bold foliage, resilience, and ability to thrive in a range of conditions, making it an excellent choice for both urban and rural settings.
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.
From $7.50
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
