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Phormium 'Licorice and Lime'

Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' is a striking New Zealand flax admired for its unique foliage combination of dark licorice coloured leaves highlighted with vibrant lime green margins. This evergreen plant provides year round colour, texture, and architectural structure, making it a standout feature in contemporary and traditional landscapes. Its upright arching foliage creates strong visual contrast and adds interest to garden spaces throughout the year. Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' is hardy, low maintenance, and ideal for borders, containers, coastal gardens, and feature plantings throughout New Zealand.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Flaxes
Height:80 cm
Spread:80 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, 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
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Sku18479

How to grow Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' in NZ

Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' 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 contrast. Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root development and healthy growth. Adding compost to the soil before planting improves moisture retention and soil structure. Once established, this hardy plant tolerates wind, coastal conditions, frost, and periods of dryness.

Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' care tips

Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' requires very little maintenance and is ideal for low care gardens. 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 colour and vigorous development. Water during prolonged dry periods, particularly while plants establish. Mature specimens are resilient and generally require only occasional grooming to keep them looking attractive throughout the year.

Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' size, spacing, and growth rate

Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' typically grows to around 1 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 projects, space plants approximately 1 metre apart to allow for mature growth and healthy airflow. Proper spacing helps showcase the dramatic foliage colour and attractive natural form.

Landscaping uses for Phormium 'Licorice and Lime'

Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' is perfect for adding bold foliage colour and architectural structure to garden spaces. It works beautifully in modern landscapes, coastal gardens, mixed borders, commercial developments, and large containers. The contrasting dark and lime coloured foliage pairs exceptionally well with ornamental grasses, flowering perennials, and evergreen shrubs. It can be used as a feature specimen, planted in groups for impact, or incorporated into low maintenance landscape designs where year round interest is important.

Why buy Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' 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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