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 'Surfer'
Phormium 'Surfer' is a compact New Zealand native flax admired for its striking green leaves edged with bronze and red tones. Its upright, arching foliage adds year round structure, texture, and colour contrast to the garden. This hardy and versatile variety is ideal for small spaces, borders, and containers.
From $14.95
Dianella 'Blaze'
Dianella 'Blaze' is a striking flax lily grown for its colourful, strap like foliage that develops rich shades of green, bronze, and fiery red through the seasons. The tidy clumping habit makes it ideal for modern landscapes, while sprays of blue flowers followed by decorative berries add extra interest.
From $16.49
