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red flax plants for sale

Looking for striking red flax plants for sale in New Zealand? You’re in the right place! Red flax, also known as Phormium, is a favourite among Kiwi gardeners for its dramatic foliage and year-round colour. Whether you’re updating your front garden, creating a low-maintenance border, or seeking standout specimens for pots, our range of red flax plants for sale is perfect for adding vibrancy and structure to your landscape. As locally grown plants, they thrive in New Zealand’s climate, offering reliable performance from urban gardens to coastal retreats. Discover all you need to know about choosing, planting, and enjoying red flax below.

Phormium 'Evening Glow'

Phormium 'Evening Glow' is a variety of Flax that produces long and broad, sword-like leaves that are coloured various shades of pink and red with a bronze margin. This variety grows to 1.3 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium 'Evening Glow' is a versatile plant that makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings and borders, and is well-suited for coastal gardens. It can also be used to accentuate water features, such as ponds and streams, or grown around pool and barbecue areas.

Buy Phormium 'Evening Glow'

From $20.93

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Flaxes

Height: 1.30 m

Spread: 1.30 m

Flowering time: Summer

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind

Garden uses: Banks, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen

Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian

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.

Buy Phormium tenax

From $20.93

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Flaxes

Height: 2.00 m

Spread: 2.00 m

Flowering time: Summer

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind

Garden uses: Banks, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen

Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian

Why Choose Red Flax?

Red flax plants are celebrated for their bold, sword-like leaves in rich burgundy and deep reddish tones. Phormium makes a stunning anchor in any garden setting, pairing beautifully with green, silver, or other colourful foliage. These natives are incredibly resilient—tolerant of wind, salt, dry conditions, and low-maintenance care. They’re ideal for gardens where both style and toughness matter, and their colour remains vivid through every season.

Where to Use Red Flax Plants

Red flax is extremely versatile. Use it to add height and colour to mixed borders, frame pathways, or create dramatic container displays on patios or decks. Because of its structure and rich hues, red flax works brilliantly with other vibrant plants. If you crave a garden with bold botanical statements, consider pairing red flax with accent shrubs like Callistemon 'Rocky Rambler' (Red Bottlebrush) or the striking foliage of Photinia Super Red (Red Robin) for an attractive mix of reds and greens.

Growing and Caring for Red Flax

Red flax plants are fuss-free and adaptable. Plant them in well-draining soil and a sunny or lightly shaded spot for the best leaf colour. Once established, they’re drought-resistant, needing only occasional watering in dry spells. Mature Phormium is wind hardy and salt tolerant, making them an excellent choice for coastal properties. Remove dead leaves as needed to keep your plants tidy and healthy. If you enjoy vibrant, easy-care gardens, red flax plants are a rewarding pick.

Complementing Your Garden

If you’re searching for red flax plants for sale, you likely appreciate bold colour and resilient performers. Enhance your garden palette by introducing more red highlights, such as Rhododendron Vireya Red Mountain for exotic blooms or Hebe Red Edge (Hebe albicans Red Edge) for subtle foliage contrast. For indoor environments, bring red tones into your home with the showy Hypoestes 'Splash Red'.

Shop Red Flax Plants in New Zealand

Ready to create a garden with striking colour and texture? Browse our red flax plants for sale and discover the best Phormium varieties for your landscape. With expert guidance and healthy, locally grown plants, you can transform your outdoor space with confidence. Red flax is a smart investment for New Zealand gardens, blending beauty and practicality in every leaf.

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