Phormium 'Red Dwarf'

Phormium 'Red Dwarf' Details

Phormium ‘Red Dwarf’ is a popular NZ native that features striking red-purple leaves. Stems rise above the foliage in summer and bear twisted looking flowers that result in black seed pods in autumn. The nectar produced by the flowers attracts both birds and butterflies. It grows as a tidy clump to about 1 m tall and the same wide, performing best and producing the best leaf colouring when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, wind, coastal environments, and most soil conditions, except extreme wet or dry. Phormium ‘Red Dwarf’ is commonly added to mixed plantings, borders, coastal gardens, and is often planted around water features as well as pool and barbecue areas. It is also well suited for mass planting on a bank and in these situations provides an impressive display.