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flax lily 'Duet' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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flax lily 'Duet'

Phormium 'Duet' (v)

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Genus: Phormium
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

'Duet' is an evergreen perennial up to 80cm in height, with sword-shaped leaves green in the centre, variegated with cream along the margins. Flowers yellowish, seldom produced

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth 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

Deadhead in autumn to prevent winter rocking which can damage the plant

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or sow seed in the spring

Pests

May be attacked by mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverCity Courtyard

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years