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Rainbow Queen flax is one of the most popular and striking selections among New Zealand Phormium, celebrated for its vibrant, multi-toned foliage and architectural presence in the landscape. Known botanically as Phormium 'Rainbow Queen', this hardy flax is a favorite for gardeners seeking exceptional colour, texture, and year-round interest. Whether you're updating a modern garden or creating a lush, low-maintenance border, rainbow queen flax brings dramatic flair to any outdoor space.

Phormium 'Rainbow Red' red and purple striped foliage.

Phormium 'Rainbow Red'

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 ornamental plant brings strong colour and structure to gardens year round. Hardy and versatile, it thrives in a wide range of NZ conditions, from coastal to urban settings.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
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Phormium 'Veneer'

Phormium 'Veneer' is a striking NZ flax known for its upright, sword like leaves with rich bronze and green tones. This hardy evergreen adds bold structure and year round colour to gardens. Well suited to NZ conditions, it thrives in a range of environments and is ideal for feature planting, borders, and modern landscapes.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 80 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Phormium tenax plant in a garden with green foliage.
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...

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Phormium 'Surfer' plants in pots for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
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...

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Phormium 'Surfer Bronze' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Phormium 'Surfer Bronze'

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 'Jack Spratt' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Phormium 'Jack Spratt'

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 '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 cookianum

Phormium cookianum, commonly known as Mountain Flax or Wharariki, is a graceful New Zealand native valued for its arching green leaves and tall...

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Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) plants with green foliage and blue flowers.
Dianella tasmanica

Dianella tasmanica, commonly known as the Tasman Flax Lily, produces upright, strap-like leaves which are a rich, dark green and have a lush...

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Phormium 'Green Dwarf' flax plant in a native garden with Oioi plants.
Phormium 'Green Dwarf'

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 'Emerald Gem' in a native garden.
Phormium 'Emerald Gem'

Phormium 'Emerald Gem' is a dwarf variety of Mountain Flax or Wharariki. It produces emerald-green leaves and grows to 60 cm tall and 70 cm wide in...

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Large Black Rage Phormium in a garden with black foliage.
Phormium 'Black Rage'

Phormium 'Black Rage' is a striking New Zealand native flax known for its bold, upright leaves in deep shades of dark purple to near black. This...

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Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen' double red flowers.
Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen'

Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its profusion of double burgundy red flowers that appear from spring through...

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Leptospermum 'Blossom Queen'

Leptospermum 'Blossom Queen' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its masses of colourful flowers and fine textured foliage. This attractive tea...

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Syagrus romanzoffiana (Queen Palm)

Syagrus romanzoffiana (Queen Palm) is a graceful, fast growing palm known for its arching fronds and tropical appearance. This elegant tree adds...

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Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' specimen tree with purple-red cascading foliage.
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is a highly admired weeping Japanese maple known for its finely dissected burgundy foliage that retains rich colour...

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Iris 'Rose Queen'

Iris 'Rose Queen' is a beautiful flowering iris that brings graceful form and lovely seasonal colour to NZ gardens. Its distinctive blooms rise above...

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Peach 'Golden Queen'

The ‘Golden Queen’ peach is a classic New Zealand variety prized for its firm, yellow-fleshed fruit with rich, tangy flavour. Ideal for bottling...

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Phormium 'Rainbow Queen' flax plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Phormium 'Rainbow Queen'

Phormium 'Rainbow Queen' is a variety of Flax that produces long, sword-like leaves that are bronze-green with pink-red margins. This variety...

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A Phormium 'Rainbow Chief' plant with colourful foliage.
Phormium 'Rainbow Chief'

Phormium 'Rainbow Chief' is a bold and colourful New Zealand native flax variety known for its striking arching leaves striped with tones of red...

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Phormium 'Rainbow Surprise' colourful foliage.
Phormium 'Rainbow Surprise'

Phormium 'Rainbow Surprise' is a vibrant New Zealand native flax variety admired for its striking foliage striped in shades of pink, cream, and...

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Phormium 'Rainbow Maiden' flax plants with colourful pink and purple foliage.
Phormium 'Rainbow Maiden'

Phormium 'Rainbow Maiden' is a vibrant New Zealand native flax variety admired for its striking pink, bronze, and green striped foliage. This...

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Phormium 'Apricot Queen' orange, green, and yellow variegated foliage.
Phormium 'Apricot Queen'

Phormium 'Apricot Queen' is a stunning NZ flax variety valued for its arching leaves striped with apricot, cream, and green tones. This colourful...

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Phormium 'Crimson Devil' plant with colourful foliage in a garden.
Phormium 'Crimson Devil' (Red Flax)

Phormium 'Crimson Devil' is a variety of Flax that produces leaves that are coloured various shades of red. This flax grows to 1.3 m tall and the...

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Astelia fragrans (Bush Flax) plant with lush green foliage growing beside a track.
Astelia fragrans (Bush Flax)

Astelia fragrans, commonly known as Bush Flax or Kakaha, is a hardy, clump-forming native plant of New Zealand. It features long, arching green...

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Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow' plant with variegated and colourful foliage.
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow'

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its colourful variegated foliage that features shades of green, cream...

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Croton 'Laurens Rainbow' plants with colourful foliage.
Croton Lauren's Rainbow (Lauren's Rainbow Croton)

Croton Lauren's Rainbow is a colourful, tropical plant that is often grown indoors as a potted plant. It features slender leaves that are a mix of...

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Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' pink and dark red foliage.
Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise'

Coprosma ‘Rainbow Surprise’ is a vibrant NZ shrub admired for its colourful and glossy foliage. The leaves display a lively mix of pink, cream, and...

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Gaura Rainbow Petite plant with colourful foliage and flowers.
Gaura 'Rainbow Petite'

Gaura 'Rainbow Petite' is a compact perennial prized for its variegated foliage and masses of delicate pink and white flowers that bloom from spring...

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Aglaonema Silver Queen plants.
Aglaonema Silver Queen (Silver Queen Plant )

Aglaonema Silver Queen, commonly known as the Silver Queen Plant or Chinese Evergreen, features broad leaves are a mix of silver and dark green in a...

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Sedum Rainbow Blob

Sedum 'Rainbow Blob' is a colourful succulent perennial prized for its attractive variegated foliage that displays shades of green, cream, and pink...

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Hibiscus 'Suva Queen'

Hibiscus 'Suva Queen' is a vibrant flowering shrub admired for its richly coloured tropical blooms that create bold summer impact in New Zealand...

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Distinctive Features of Rainbow Queen Flax

Rainbow Queen flax boasts bold, sword-shaped leaves streaked with deep green, coral, gold, and bronze. This dynamic combination creates a "rainbow" effect that stands out against lawns, paving, and other plantings. Growing to approximately 1.2 - 1.5 metres tall, rainbow queen flax forms a robust clump, perfect for adding height and movement to garden beds. Its foliage remains striking even through winter, making it a true all-seasons performer.

Discover more about this beautiful plant on our Phormium 'Rainbow Queen' product page.

How and Where to Use Rainbow Queen Flax

Rainbow queen flax is incredibly versatile in both design and function. It shines as a statement plant in feature beds, dramatic mass plantings, or as a backdrop for smaller natives and perennials. For urban spaces or courtyard gardens, rainbow queen flax is ideal for large containers where its vibrant leaves create an instant focal point with minimal care. Resistant to wind, salt spray, and periods of dryness, it's suitable for New Zealand’s diverse climates, including coastal and exposed sites.

Planting and Care Tips

For best results, plant rainbow queen flax in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained soil. While established Phormium tolerates dry conditions, providing some moisture in summer will keep the foliage lush and colourful. Minimal pruning is needed—just remove old or damaged leaves at the base as necessary. If you’re pairing rainbow queen flax with other New Zealand flaxes, consider companions such as Phormium 'Rainbow Chief' or Phormium 'Rainbow Maiden' to amplify colour and texture in your garden.

Related Phormium Varieties You Might Love

Beyond rainbow queen flax, New Zealand gardeners enjoy a colourful selection of related Phormium. Phormium 'Rainbow Surprise' offers even more vibrant striping, while Phormium 'Apricot Queen' brings warm apricot tones to the garden palette. Each variety is easy to grow, hardy, and provides year-round beauty with minimal fuss.

Shop Rainbow Queen Flax in New Zealand

Growers and designers love using rainbow queen flax for reliable structure and eye-catching foliage. Whether you’re planning an all-native landscape or looking for a bold accent, Phormium 'Rainbow Queen' is a tried-and-true choice for New Zealand gardens. Browse our online plant nursery to secure healthy, hand-selected rainbow queen flax for your next project, or explore other exceptional Phormium varieties to suit your style.

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