phormium tenax maori sunset
Phormium tenax Maori Sunset is a striking New Zealand native flax renowned for its vivid, variegated foliage. If you’re searching for a bold architectural plant that thrives in our climate, Maori Sunset is a stunning choice. Each arching leaf emerges in vibrant shades of peach, pink, gold, orange, and lime, intensifying as the seasons change. Its colourful display stands out beautifully against dark green or purple companion plants, and brings year-round interest to gardens across New Zealand. As a hardy, adaptable cultivar, it excels both as a specimen plant and in mass planting for dramatic effect.
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.
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Phormium 'Veneer'
Phormium Veneer is a colourful and very popular NZ native flax that features striking orange and brown stripes. It grows as a very tidy clump to about 80 cm tall and the same wide. Phormium Veneer is commonly added to mixed and border plantings, included in coastal gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container.
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