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Phormium 'Thumbelina'

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Phormium ‘Thumbelina’ produces sword-like leaves which are coloured dark red, brown, and dark green. It grows as a tidy clump to about 1 m tall and the same wide. Phormium ‘Thumbelina’ makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, borders, and coastal gardens. It is also commonly planted around water features or pool areas and is well suited for mass planting on a bank or the like.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Flax and Flax like
Height:1.00 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium

Phormium 'Thumbelina' Details

Phormium ‘Thumbelina’ is a hardy plant grown for its colourful foliage. It produces sword-like leaves which are coloured dark red, brown, and dark green. It grows as a tidy clump to about 1 m tall and the same wide, performing best and producing the most intense leaf colourings when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will tolerate frost, coastal conditions, wind, poor soils, and cool climates. Phormium ‘Thumbelina’ is a versatile plant that makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, borders, and coastal gardens. It is also commonly planted around water features or pool areas and is well suited for mass planting on a bank or the like.

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