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Phormium 'Stripy Mist'

Phormium 'Stripy Mist' is an attractive New Zealand flax valued for its beautifully variegated foliage featuring soft green leaves striped with creamy white tones. This evergreen plant provides year round colour, texture, and architectural structure while brightening garden spaces with its elegant appearance. Its upright arching habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, coastal gardens, and feature plantings. Phormium 'Stripy Mist' is hardy, low maintenance, and performs exceptionally well throughout New Zealand in a wide range of landscape settings.

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The average plant height is 12cm.
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Flaxes
Height:40 cm
Spread:40 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku17431

How to grow Phormium 'Stripy Mist' in NZ

Phormium 'Stripy Mist' grows best in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to most soil types provided they are reasonably free draining. Full sun generally enhances the foliage colour and variegation. Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root development and healthy foliage growth. Incorporating compost into the soil before planting can improve soil structure and moisture retention. Once established, this hardy plant tolerates wind, coastal conditions, frost, and periods of dryness.

Phormium 'Stripy Mist' care tips

Phormium 'Stripy Mist' requires very little maintenance and is ideal for low care gardens. Remove damaged or ageing leaves as required to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage fresh growth. Apply a balanced garden fertiliser during spring to support healthy foliage and vigorous development. Water during extended dry periods, particularly while plants are becoming established. Mature specimens are highly resilient and generally require only occasional grooming to keep them looking their best.

Phormium 'Stripy Mist' size, spacing, and growth rate

Phormium 'Stripy Mist' typically grows to around 1 to 1.2 metres tall and wide, forming a dense clump of upright arching foliage. It has a moderate growth rate and develops into an attractive feature plant over time. For borders, landscape projects, or mass planting, space plants approximately 1 metre apart to allow for mature growth and healthy airflow. Proper spacing helps showcase the attractive variegated foliage and natural form of each plant.

Landscaping uses for Phormium 'Stripy Mist'

Phormium 'Stripy Mist' is perfect for adding year round colour and architectural structure to garden spaces. It works beautifully in modern landscapes, coastal gardens, mixed borders, commercial developments, and large containers. The variegated foliage contrasts well with darker shrubs, ornamental grasses, and flowering perennials. It can be used as a feature specimen, planted in groups for visual impact, or incorporated into low maintenance landscape designs where texture and colour are important.

Why buy Phormium 'Stripy Mist' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Phormium 'Stripy Mist' 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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