red new zealand flax
Red New Zealand flax is a striking, versatile plant beloved by New Zealand gardeners for its bold foliage colour and architectural form. With dramatic, sword-like leaves in deep red or burgundy shades, this flax variety adds year-round interest to any landscape. Whether you’re creating a modern coastal garden, revamping a classic New Zealand planting scheme, or looking for a hardy statement piece, red New Zealand flax is an excellent choice. In addition to its ornamental beauty, it’s renowned for drought tolerance, adaptability, and minimal maintenance requirements, making it a superb pick for gardeners of all experience levels across Aotearoa.
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. With its dramatic foliage and easy care nature, Phormium 'Rainbow Red' is a standout feature for both modern and traditional landscapes.
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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.
From $15.11
