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New Zealand flax [Back in Black] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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New Zealand flax [Back in Black]

Phormium Back in Black ('Seilack'^PBR)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Phormium
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, compact evergreen perennial with narrow, upright arching dark purple-black leaves. Occasionally, upright stems of tubular dark red-burgundy flowers appear in the summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In frost prone areas, provide a deep, dry mulch in winter

Pruning

Prune winter damaged foliage in spring to the base of the plant

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to mealy bug

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years