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New Zealand flax Purpureum Group | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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New Zealand flax Purpureum Group

Phormium tenax Purpureum Group

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Genus: Phormium
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

P. tenax Purpureum Group is a robust evergreen perennial with dull coppery-purple, strap-shaped leaves to 2m in length. Flowers reddish, in large panicles to 3m or taller

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. May need protecting in northern climes

Pruning

Dead or damaged leaves may be removed in the spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring or by division in spring

Pests

Phormium mealybug may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensCity CourtyardCottage InformalFlower Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years