Phormium tenax 'Dark Delight'

Phormium tenax 'Dark Delight' Details

Phormium ‘Dark Delight’ is a variety of Flax that produces long and broad, sword-like leaves that are dark purple-black. This variety typically grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. It performs best and produces the most intense leaf colourings when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will tolerate frost, coastal conditions, wind, poor soils, moderate shade, and cool climates. Phormium ‘Dark Delight’ makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, border plantings, and coastal gardens. It is commonly planted around water features, pool and barbecue areas, and other living areas. It is also well suited for mass planting on a bank and in these situations provides an impressive display.