purple flax plant
The purple flax plant is a standout feature in both contemporary New Zealand gardens and classic landscapes, offering rich, dramatic foliage and year-round structure. With its striking purple leaves, this versatile New Zealand native instantly adds depth and contrast to shrub borders, mass plantings, coastal gardens, and even container designs. If you’re on the hunt for a hardy, attractive plant that thrives in many conditions and requires minimal maintenance, you’ll find the purple flax plant is an excellent choice. Let’s explore what makes this beautiful flax so popular, which varieties are available, and how to use it best in your garden.
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.
From $20.93
Dianella Blaze
Dianella Blaze features broad and gently arching, bronze-purple leaves that are very showy. It typically grows to 70 cm tall and the same wide. Dianella Blaze is commonly mass planted in borders or as a groundcover, included in a mixed planting, or planted around outdoor living areas.
From $16.13
