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Phormium 'Anna Red'

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Phormium 'Anna Red' is a stunning New Zealand flax renowned for its rich red bronze foliage and elegant architectural form. This evergreen plant provides year round colour, texture, and structure while creating a striking focal point in the landscape. Its upright arching leaves deliver strong visual impact and contrast beautifully with green, silver, and flowering plants. Phormium 'Anna Red' is hardy, low maintenance, and ideal for borders, containers, coastal gardens, and modern landscape designs throughout New Zealand.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Flaxes
Height:1.60 m
Spread:1.60 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku18497

How to grow Phormium 'Anna Red' in NZ

Phormium 'Anna Red' grows best in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to most soil types provided they are reasonably free draining. Full sun generally encourages the strongest foliage colour and healthiest growth. Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root development and vigorous foliage production. Adding compost to the soil before planting improves moisture retention and soil structure. Once established, this hardy plant tolerates wind, coastal conditions, frost, and periods of dryness.

Phormium 'Anna Red' care tips

Phormium 'Anna Red' requires very little maintenance and is ideal for low care landscapes. Remove damaged or ageing leaves as needed to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage fresh growth. Apply a balanced garden fertiliser during spring to support healthy foliage colour and vigorous development. Water during prolonged dry periods, particularly while plants establish. Mature specimens are resilient and generally require only occasional grooming to keep them looking attractive throughout the year.

Phormium 'Anna Red' size, spacing, and growth rate

Phormium 'Anna Red' typically grows to around 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a dense clump of arching foliage. It has a moderate growth rate and develops into an impressive landscape feature over time. For borders, feature plantings, or mass planting projects, space plants approximately 1 to 1.5 metres apart to allow for mature growth and healthy airflow. Proper spacing helps showcase the dramatic foliage colour and attractive natural form.

Landscaping uses for Phormium 'Anna Red'

Phormium 'Anna Red' is perfect for adding bold foliage colour and architectural structure to garden spaces. It works beautifully in modern landscapes, coastal gardens, mixed borders, commercial developments, and large containers. The red bronze foliage contrasts exceptionally well with ornamental grasses, flowering perennials, and silver leaved plants. It can be used as a feature specimen, planted in groups for dramatic impact, or incorporated into low maintenance landscape designs where year round interest is important.

Why buy Phormium 'Anna Red' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Phormium 'Anna Red' plants that are healthy, vigorous, and ready to thrive in New Zealand gardens. Our experienced team carefully selects and grows plants to ensure excellent performance and reliable establishment. We provide expert growing advice, fast nationwide delivery, and one of the largest selections of premium plants available. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company is committed to helping customers create outstanding outdoor spaces with exceptional plants and dependable service.

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