phormium plants - A Selection

Linear, sword-like leaves form an arching, evergreen clump that makes a superb statement plant. Phormiums are grown for their striking appearance, and this one is certainly eye-catching with its dramatic, dark, bronze-black colouring.

The evergreen perennial Phormium 'Yellow Wave' has yellow-green foliage with mid-green stripes. Tubular red flowers will bloom in the summer, adding color and enhancing its striking appearance. These adaptable perennials work well in beds, borders, and patio containers. They will require some protection from strong, cold winds in the winter, so choose a suitable location in a border or bed, and if it is potted up in a container, move it before the winter conditions arrive. It will also benefit

Phormium ?Pink Stripe? produces dark green-bronze foliage leaves with pink margins, for a really striking appearance in borders, beds and patio pots. Foliage is evergreen providing all year round-interest, while summer often brings tubular maroon-coloured blooms into display if the sun is hot enough. Phormium ?Pink Stripe? looks fantastic offset with gravel, contrasting light and dark well. Requires some shelter in winter from wind and cold, while appreciating hot sun and dappled shade. Height

Phormium Tenax Variegatum An excellent hardy shrubs which is a striking focal point in any garden! Phormium tenax 'Variegatum' is a selected cultivar of New Zealand flax whose robust, spear-like, grey-green leaves, they are irregularly margined and banded with yellow. Over time this reliable and hardy RHS AGM variety forms a substantial plant and makes a fantastic focal point throughout the year. Height: 1.5m (59”). Spread: 1.5cm (59”).

Phormium 'Rainbow Queen' is a rich bronze-green coloured specimen with a rosy edge and a sliver of cream to add more contrast.

Phormium 'Platts Black' is a very popular variety of the New Zealand Flax, it has Gothically dark brown-black foliage with a glossy finish to them. They will absolutely catch your eye no matter where they are planted. In the summer, red, tubular flowers appear which attract nectar seeking birds! It is perfect for making a focal point to a garden and is lovely planted up in a bed, border, or even patio containers. They also look great when offset with gravel as this really draws the eye to the

Phormium is an outstanding, compact, hardy perennial, that will be sure to introduce an architectural statement to any bed, border or patio pot. ?Rainbow Queen? and it?s bright bronze-green coloured foliage that shoots out in sword-like points, will provide interest all year round. In summer, red flowers will appear in the centres. Plant in full sun, although it does appreciate some shade, but in the winter be sure to bring inside or protect from the bitter cold winter. Height 1m (39?) and

Phormium ?Jester? is a pink and green coloured variety of Flax Lily.

Phormium ?Jester? boasts arching foliage in pink, with lovely green margins to outline the shape. In summer, red tubular flowers will appear if the sun is hot enough, adding another dimension to this evergreen perennial. Returns year after year and provides all year-round interest, Phormium ?Jester? is dramatic and versatile in patio pots, beds and borders in any sized garden. Requires some shelter in winter from wind and cold, while appreciating hot sun and dappled shade. Height and spread 1m

Phormium tenax 'Flamingo' is a striking evergreen perennial that adds a bold splash of color and architectural interest to any garden setting. With its eye-catching variegated foliage, this plant features sword-like leaves adorned with vibrant stripes of pink, cream, and green. The unique coloration ensures that 'Flamingo' remains a focal point throughout the year, making it an excellent choice for garden borders and container displays. Its upright, clump-forming growth habit not only enhances

A robust architectural plant with a flash of gold, evergreen New Zealand Flax is low maintenance and easy to grow, providing year round interest with its long, upright variegated leaves.

Phormium ?Tricolour? is an evergreen perennial with the ability to make to make any space a focal point. The arching leaves spread upright displaying the green, yellow, and red striped foliage. In the hot summer months, some yellow flowers will pop up followed by robust seed-heads. These versatile perennials are ideal for planting in beds, borders, and patio containers. In the winter they will need some protection from strong, cold, winds so it is essential to select a suitable position in a

Phormium ?Black Velvet? produces evergreen foliage that grows in clumps, arching with sword-like shape for an intriguing appearance. Eye-catching not only for it?s shape and size, but also for its dark, bronze-black colour. Red blooms make an appearance in late summer, bringing strong contrast in beds and borders when the sun is out. Phormium ?Black Velvet? is an architectural perennial that is ideal for containers, beds or borders. Easy to grow and little maintenance, tolerating coastal

Phormium ?Pink Stripe? is a particularly striking variety of this evergreen perennial.

Phormium ?Cream Delight? is an evergreen perennial which will make a striking architectural statement wherever it gets planted.