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Phormium 'Chocomint'

Phormium 'Chocomint' is a striking New Zealand flax admired for its unique foliage colouring that blends chocolate brown and green tones. This evergreen plant delivers year round texture, colour, and architectural structure, making it an excellent feature for contemporary and traditional landscapes alike. Its graceful arching leaves provide strong visual appeal while remaining hardy and easy to maintain. Phormium 'Chocomint' is ideal for borders, containers, coastal gardens, and mass plantings throughout New Zealand.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Flaxes
Height:1.00 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku18064

How to grow Phormium 'Chocomint' in NZ

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

Phormium 'Chocomint' care tips

Phormium 'Chocomint' is very easy to care for and requires little ongoing maintenance. 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 and vigorous development. Water during prolonged dry periods, particularly while plants are establishing. Mature specimens are resilient and generally require only occasional grooming to keep them looking their best throughout the year.

Phormium 'Chocomint' size, spacing, and growth rate

Phormium 'Chocomint' typically grows to around 80 cm to 1.2 metres tall and wide, forming a dense clump of arching foliage. It has a moderate growth rate and develops into an attractive landscape feature over time. For borders, feature plantings, or mass planting schemes, space plants approximately 80 cm to 1.2 metres apart to allow for mature growth and healthy airflow. Proper spacing helps showcase the attractive foliage colour and natural form.

Landscaping uses for Phormium 'Chocomint'

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

Why buy Phormium 'Chocomint' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Phormium 'Chocomint' 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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