types of flax
Flax is a versatile and iconic plant in New Zealand gardens, prized for its graceful, architectural foliage and resilience in a variety of conditions. When gardeners search for types of flax, they’re usually thinking of native Phormium species—commonly Known as New Zealand flax—which offer an amazing palette of colours, sizes, and uses in the landscape. Whether you're after a dramatic statement plant or a hardy groundcover, there’s a type of flax perfect for your needs.
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.
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Phormium 'Pepe' (Dwarf Flax)
Phormium Pepe is a smaller variety of Flax that produces narrow and sword-like, bright green leaves. It typically grows to just 45 cm tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium Pepe is a versatile plant that makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, border plantings, water features, coastal gardens, or outdoor living areas.
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