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Phormium 'Wildwood'

Phormium 'Wildwood' is a striking New Zealand flax valued for its rich bronze green foliage and strong architectural form. This hardy evergreen provides year round colour, texture, and structure, making it an excellent choice for modern landscapes, native gardens, and large scale planting schemes. Its broad arching leaves create a bold visual statement while remaining adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions. Phormium 'Wildwood' is easy to grow, low maintenance, and well suited to gardens throughout New Zealand.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Flaxes
Height:1.20 m
Spread:1.20 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Living areas, Ponds, 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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Sku17838

How to grow Phormium 'Wildwood' in NZ

Phormium 'Wildwood' grows best in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to most soil types provided they are reasonably free draining. Full sun helps enhance foliage colour and encourages strong growth. Water regularly during establishment to develop a healthy root system and vigorous foliage. Incorporating compost into the soil before planting can improve soil structure and moisture retention. Once established, this hardy plant tolerates wind, coastal exposure, frost, and periods of dryness.

Phormium 'Wildwood' care tips

Phormium 'Wildwood' requires very little maintenance and is ideal for low care landscapes. 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 extended dry periods, particularly while plants establish. Mature plants are highly resilient and generally require only occasional grooming to keep them looking attractive throughout the year.

Phormium 'Wildwood' size, spacing, and growth rate

Phormium 'Wildwood' typically grows to around 1.5 to 2 metres tall and wide, forming a substantial clump of broad arching foliage. It has a moderate growth rate and develops into an impressive landscape feature over time. For mass planting, screening, or landscape projects, space plants approximately 1.5 to 2 metres apart to allow for mature growth and healthy airflow. Proper spacing helps showcase the dramatic foliage and strong architectural form.

Landscaping uses for Phormium 'Wildwood'

Phormium 'Wildwood' is perfect for adding bold foliage colour and architectural structure to garden spaces. It works exceptionally well in native plantings, coastal gardens, modern landscapes, commercial developments, and mixed borders. The rich bronze green foliage contrasts beautifully with flowering plants, ornamental grasses, and lighter coloured 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 'Wildwood' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Phormium 'Wildwood' 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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