About
This compact clump-forming upright arching, deep chocolate brown-maroon leaves with a lime green margin. Occasionally produces stems of red flowers in summer.
About the genus
Phormium are evergreen perennials, making a large clump of leathery, strap-shaped leaves, with tall panicles of small, tubular flowers in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile,moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In frost-prone areas provide a deep, dry mulch in winter.
PruningPrune weather damaged leaves to the base in spring
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to phormium mealybug
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)