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Phormium 'Red Sensation' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Phormium 'Red Sensation'

Phormium 'Red Sensation'

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Phormium
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

An evergreen perennial to 1m tall, forming a clump of upright, sword-shaped, maroon leaves. An eye-catching accent or container plant

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

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Established plants are drought-resistant. See Phormium cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to phormium mealybug

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardFlower BordersHedging ScreensPatio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years