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phormium burgundy

Phormium Burgundy is a striking New Zealand native often chosen for its bold, architectural form and eye-catching foliage. This hardy flax features deep burgundy-red leaves, bringing dramatic colour and texture to gardens, borders, and landscaping projects. Ideal for coastal sites, urban gardens, and low-maintenance planting schemes, Phormium Burgundy thrives in a wide range of conditions, making it a versatile favourite for Kiwi gardeners seeking both visual impact and ease of care.

Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen' double red flowers.

Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen'

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Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its profusion of double burgundy red flowers that appear from spring through summer. Its fine foliage and upright habit make it an attractive feature in any NZ garden. Hardy and resilient, it tolerates a wide range of conditions, including coastal sites.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
A Liquidambar 'Burgundy' specimen tree with dark red autumn foliage.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy'

Liquidambar ‘Burgundy’ is a magnificent deciduous tree known for its rich, long lasting autumn foliage in deep burgundy to purple tones. Its star shaped green leaves provide fresh summer coverage before turning into a dramatic seasonal display.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 15.00 m
Spread: 8.00 m
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Japanese, Mediterranean
Callistemon 'Burgundy Jack' shrub with purple flowers.
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Phormium 'Pepe' (Dwarf Flax)

Phormium 'Pepe' is a compact New Zealand flax prized for its fine green foliage and neat mounding growth habit. This hardy evergreen provides year...

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Phormium 'Surfer' plants in pots for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
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Phormium 'Surfer' is a compact New Zealand native flax admired for its striking green leaves edged with bronze and red tones. Its upright, arching...

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Phormium 'Surfer Bronze' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
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Phormium 'Surfer Bronze' is a compact and stylish New Zealand native flax with narrow, upright leaves in rich bronze tones. This striking ornamental...

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Phormium 'Emerald Gem' in a native garden.
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Phormium tenax plant in a garden with green foliage.
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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...

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Phormium 'Jack Spratt' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
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Phormium 'Jack Spratt' is one of the smallest New Zealand native flax varieties, admired for its narrow, upright leaves in rich bronze to dark...

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Phormium 'Emerald Green' is a compact New Zealand flax valued for its rich emerald green foliage and tidy growth habit. This hardy evergreen provides...

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Phormium 'Green Dwarf', also known as Dwarf Green Flax, is a compact, tidy New Zealand flax cultivar with lush, bright green, strap-like leaves. It...

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Phormium 'Rainbow Red' red and purple striped foliage.
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Phormium 'Rainbow Red' is a vibrant New Zealand native flax admired for its bold, arching leaves in shades of bronze, red, and pink. This striking...

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Phormium 'Velvet Underground' is a dramatic New Zealand flax prized for its rich dark burgundy to almost black foliage and bold architectural form...

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Peperomia Burgundy indoor plant.
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Peperomia 'Burgundy' is a compact and attractive indoor plant valued for its rich burgundy toned foliage and tidy growth habit. Its deep colouring...

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Phormium 'Shiraz' is a striking New Zealand flax renowned for its rich burgundy red foliage and bold architectural form. This evergreen plant...

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A colourful Cordyline 'Design-a-line-burgundy' plant in a garden.
Cordyline Design-a-Line Burgundy

Cordyline 'Design-a-Line Burgundy' is an ornamental variety of Cabbage Tree that features burgundy coloured, arching foliage. It grows as a mound to...

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Ajuga 'Burgundy Lace' plant with colourful foliage and a blue flower.
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Ajuga 'Burgundy Lace' is a colourful evergreen groundcover valued for its richly patterned foliage in burgundy, cream, and green tones. This low...

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Protea 'Burgundy Nipple' flowers.
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Protea 'Burgundy Nipple' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its large, deep burgundy flower heads that create bold visual impact. This unique...

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Syzygium 'Burgundy Glow' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its glossy foliage and vibrant burgundy red new growth. This attractive lilly...

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Cordyline 'Burgundy Roma' is a striking evergreen plant admired for its rich burgundy foliage and strong upright growth habit. The glossy strap like...

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Arctotis 'Burgundy' (African Daisy)

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Burgundy' foliage with a white flower head.
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Burgundy'

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Burgundy' is a striking oak leaf hydrangea admired for its cone shaped white flowers and outstanding deep burgundy autumn...

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Pseudowintera 'Burgundy Delight' purple foliage.
Pseudowintera 'Burgundy Delight'

Pseudowintera 'Burgundy Delight' is a NZ native shrub that features striking foliage. The leaves are light green-yellow with red overtones in spring...

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Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy' plant with a pink flower.
Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy'

Eucomis Sparkling Burgundy is a striking bulbous perennial known for its deep burgundy foliage and tall spikes of star shaped flowers. It performs...

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Cordyline 'Burgundy Spire' plants in garden with purple foliage.
Cordyline Burgundy Spire

Cordyline 'Burgundy Spire' is a striking evergreen plant admired for its deep burgundy foliage and tall slender form. The rich colour and strong...

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Agonis Burgundy

Agonis Burgundy, commonly known as Willow Myrtle, is an attractive, medium sized tree grown for its fine and colourful foliage. The burgundy and...

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Beautiful dark purple flowers on a Burgundy Icebery Rose plant.
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Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen'

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Why Choose Phormium Burgundy?

Phormium Burgundy stands out for its evergreen foliage—it retains its rich colour year-round, even as other plants fade. The sword-like leaves create a perfect contrast with green, gold, or silver plantings. If your garden needs a focal point or a structural backdrop, Phormium Burgundy delivers with minimal fuss. Whether planted solo or en masse, this variety is also excellent in containers or as part of a mixed bed. Its tolerance for wind, salt, and dry soils makes it perfect for New Zealand’s unique climate.

Planting and Care Tips for Phormium Burgundy

Position Phormium Burgundy in full sun to partial shade for best colour intensity. It tolerates both sandy and clay soils, provided drainage is good. Once established, water only during extended dry spells; this plant is exceptionally drought-hardy. While Phormium Burgundy rarely needs pruning, you can remove any damaged or old leaves at the base to keep the plant looking tidy. Feeding annually with a slow-release fertilizer in spring encourages lush growth without compromising foliage colour.

Landscape Uses for Phormium Burgundy

Phormium Burgundy is a popular choice for contemporary gardens, coastal plantings, and public spaces. Use it as a specimen plant to anchor a garden design, or pair it with contrasting foliage. For a cohesive burgundy-themed garden, combine it with Cordyline Design-a-Line Burgundy, which offers similarly dramatic tones and forms. Explore the possibilities with low-growing companions like Ajuga 'Burgundy Lace', which complements phormium’s upright habit with rich groundcover hues.

Burgundy Beauties: More Colourful Choices

If you’re captivated by Phormium Burgundy’s striking colour, consider expanding your plant palette with other stylish selections. Indoor gardeners will love the compact foliage of Peperomia Burgundy, while shrub enthusiasts might opt for the beautiful flowering Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen' or the vibrant Weigela Wine And Roses (Wine & Roses Weigela). These plants share a rich burgundy theme, perfect for adding interest to your home and garden alike.

Order Phormium Burgundy for Your Garden

Search for Phormium Burgundy and discover a plant that blends bold colour and resilience. Perfect for statement plantings, low-maintenance gardens, and landscape designs, this flax is a must-have for New Zealand gardens. Combine with other burgundy-toned plants, or let Phormium Burgundy shine as a solo star—either way, its colour and form will elevate your outdoor space year-round.

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