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Phormium 'Moonraker'

Phormium 'Moonraker' is a striking New Zealand flax renowned for its bold cream to yellow foliage that brings exceptional brightness and structure to the landscape. This evergreen plant provides year round colour, texture, and architectural appeal while creating a strong focal point in gardens of all styles. Its upright arching leaves add movement and contrast beautifully with darker foliage plants. Phormium 'Moonraker' 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:75 cm
Spread:75 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal
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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Sku18134

How to grow Phormium 'Moonraker' in NZ

Phormium 'Moonraker' grows best in full sun to partial shade and performs well in most soil types provided they are reasonably free draining. Full sun generally enhances the foliage colour and overall vigour. Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root development and healthy growth. Adding compost to the soil before planting improves soil structure and moisture retention. Once established, this hardy plant tolerates wind, coastal exposure, frost, and periods of dryness.

Phormium 'Moonraker' care tips

Phormium 'Moonraker' is easy to maintain and requires very little ongoing care. 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 are establishing. Mature specimens are resilient and generally require only occasional grooming to keep them looking attractive throughout the year.

Phormium 'Moonraker' size, spacing, and growth rate

Phormium 'Moonraker' typically grows to around 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a substantial clump of upright arching foliage. It has a moderate growth rate and develops into an impressive landscape feature over time. For borders, feature plantings, or mass planting projects, space plants approximately 1 to 1.5 metres apart to allow for mature growth and healthy airflow. Proper spacing helps showcase the bright foliage and strong architectural form.

Landscaping uses for Phormium 'Moonraker'

Phormium 'Moonraker' is perfect for adding vibrant foliage colour and architectural structure to garden spaces. It works beautifully in modern landscapes, coastal gardens, mixed borders, commercial developments, and large containers. The bright cream yellow foliage contrasts exceptionally well with dark shrubs, ornamental grasses, and flowering perennials. 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 'Moonraker' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Phormium 'Moonraker' 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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