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Here';s the full "flax"! Quintessentially Kiwi, the New Zealand Phormiums or Flaxes are an invaluable piece of our horticultural history. Highly valued by Maori for medicinal purposes and of course used by them for weaving many useful items, the most famous of which is the kete or basket.   Actually the word Phormium comes from the Greek "phormos" which relates to baskets. Flax was also one of New Zealand';s first exports. The fibre was used for making twine and rope and was highly valued by the British Navy. There are two species of New Zealand Flax - Phormium tenax or Harakeke which is the larger of the two and Phormium cookianum or Wharaiki.  

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aka Flax

A NZ native Flax cultivar that has a brilliant upright form and green leaves tinted in apricot. Easy to grow in just about any position you desire. However it will look its best with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Groom to keep tidy. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Phormium Apricot Queen

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Flax

Native. A special little dwarf flax with attractive, jet black, fine foliage that is highlighted with a lime green margin. An ideal accent plant for borders or for mass planting. Looks good in container too. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen.


 

Flower Colour: Yellow / Red
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Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Dark
Mature Size (HxW): 0.3m x 0.3m

Phormium Black Magic

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$39.99

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Phormium Black Magic

Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of August, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.

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aka Flax

Native. This Flax is far more attractive than its name suggests. The arching swords of foliage are a very attractive smoky black shade with hints of moody blue. Prefers a sunny open position in soil that is not too wet. Feed regularly to maintain colour. Hardy, evergreen.


 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1m x 1m

Phormium Black Rage

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$39.99

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aka Flax

Native. A unique and striking small Flax with variegated foliage made up of pale cream and chartreuse stripes. The foliage is narrow and slightly twisted and has a strong weeping tendency. Fabulous for group planting or containers. Easy to grow in morning sun or part shade. Evergreen. PVR.

 

Flower Colour: Brown / Yellow
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Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 0.9m x 0.6m

Phormium Blondie

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Mountain Flax

A smaller red foliage variety of mountain flax. Gracefully drooping long bronze leaves and in spring long flower spikes, loved by native birds. An all purpose plant adds color and texture to your garden. Thrives in wet or dry soils, tolerates sunny, shady and exposed areas. Evergreen

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Phormium Cookianum Purpurea

Expected Stock Height: 35/50cm  ? 

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

10+ @ 8.00 each

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aka Flax

Native. A lovely new flax that sounds and looks good enough to eat. Swords of arching, deep chocolate brown foliage edged with bright green. Quite dramatic and exotic looking. Wonderful for mass planting or as a specimen in a complementary container. Easy to grow. Evergreen. PVR.PHOS4


 

Flower Colour: Brown
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Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm

Phormium Chocomint

Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

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aka Mountain Flax

Yellow flowers appear November to January. Smaller growing than ordinary Flax. Does not like to be water logged but will withstand drought and salt laden wind. Effective in pebble gardens against large boulders. Good for mass planting and erosion control. Evergreen

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1m x 1m

Phormium Cookianum

Current Stock Height: 20/25cm, 70/80 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

10+ @ 8.00 each

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aka Flax

Native. A compact Flax with attractively arching foliage. The broad leaves have a band of cream, edged with green which is in turn margined with red. Easy to grow in just about any position you desire however will look its best with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Groom to keep tidy. Evergreen

 

Flower Colour: Yellow / Red
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Phormium Cream Delight

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$39.99

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A nice tidy and compact flax that looks stunning with its Green and red stripes that are intense when grown in full sun. They like it well drained, will tolerate frosts, coastal conditions and poor soils. Looking good in a pot on the deck or in a bulk landscape in the garden or around the pool. Hardy.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Phormium Crimson and Clover

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 1l  ? 

$19.99

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aka Flax

Native. A beautiful medium sized flax with the deepest wine coloured, sword shaped foliage. Imagine the effect of a large drift of these swaying in the breeze. Alternatively stunning in a container. Easy to grow in just about any condition. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m

Phormium Dark Delight

Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm  ? 

New stock expected Winter, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.

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aka Flax

An award winning Flax valued because of the attractive variegated foliage and nice tidy, compact habit. The sword like leaves have a green centre and are edged with a soft creamy yellow. Will grow just about anywhere and is very hardy. Evergreen. RHS AGM.


 

Flower Colour: Yellow / Red
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 60cm

Phormium Duet

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Flax

Clump forming upright growing flax which has striking leaves of dark red with a silvery underside. An ideal accent plant for borders or for mass planting. Looks good in container too. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Dark
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Phormium Dusky Chief

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$39.99

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aka Flax

An excellent small green Flax with bold erect lime green foliage. Suitable for mass planting in smaller gardens or equally quite fabulous as a container plant. Easy to grow in just about any garden conditions. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow / Red
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 75cm x 60cm

Phormium Emerald Gem

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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Phormium Emerald Gem

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Flax

An excellent small green Flax with bold erect lime green foliage. Suitable for mass planting in smaller gardens or equally quite fabulous as a container plant. Easy to grow in just about any garden conditions. Groom regularly so this delightful plant will always look its best. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow / Red
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 75cm x 60cm

Phormium Emerald Green

Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$34.99

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aka Flax

Native. A striking Flax with gracefully arching leaves that are mainly toned a nice rich red outlined with a margin of darker red. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Very effective when planted in groups. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 1m

Phormium Evening Glow

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$34.99

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Phormium Evening Glow

Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of August, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.

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aka Flax

Dramatic vibrant red sword-shaped leaves edged with vivid red make a dramatic statement in the garden. A strong erect grower.An ideal accent plant for borders or for mass planting. Looks good in container too. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Dark
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m

Phormium Firebird

New stock expected Beginning of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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aka Flax

Native Arching sword like foliage in rich green outlined with yellow, forms a nice robust clump. Tolerant of sun or part shade and very hardy and easy to grow. Looks striking when mass planted. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Brown / Yellow
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m

Phormium Golden Ray

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$39.99

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aka Flax

Native. A neat and tidy little flax with fresh green upright foliage. Looks good planted in groups or can look quite striking in the right container. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Yellow flower heads in spring-summer. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.75m x 0.6m

Phormium Green Dwarf

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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A smaller growing compact flax with weeping mid green leaves. Ideal for mass planting and native gardens. Evergreen native. Attracts birds. Tolerant of heat and cold as well as coastal conditions.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m

Phormium Greensleeves

Container: 4l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Flax

Flax. Guardsman features bronzy burgundy leaves, bright red along the margins. The strong structural element and rich colour delivers an impact whether in container or in the landscape. Drought resistant. Evergreen

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m

Phormium Guardsman

Expected Stock Height: 40/60 cm  ? 

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aka Flax

Native Little 'Jack Spratt' will not get fat as it is a delightful dwarf flax with narrow upright bronze-red leaves. Looks particularly good group planted. Tough and hardy and quite well groomed. Plant in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 30cm x 30cm

Phormium Jack Spratt

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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Phormium Jack Spratt

Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of August, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.

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aka Flax

This is just a fabulous flax that has won much admiration both in NZ and world wide. The bright pink arching leaves are striped attractively in green. Looks stunning group planted or make a simple statement by planting in colour coordinated containers. Easy to grow. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Phormium Jester

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$39.99

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Native. A lovely new flax that sounds and looks good enough to eat. Swords of arching, deep burgundy foliage edged with bright green. Quite dramatic and exotic looking. Wonderful for mass planting or as a one off specimen in a complementary container. Easy to grow. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
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Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Phormium Licorice and Lime

Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of August, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.

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aka Flax

A compact little flax with attractive variegated sword like leaves in shades of green and cream. The leaves have an arching habit. Will make the best impact if planted in groups. Hardy and easy to grow just about anywhere. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
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Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 70cm x 50cm

Phormium Moonraker

Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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Pepe is a smaller growing flax with a compact and tidy upright habit. Narrow sword-like bright green leaves make this an attractive plant for a mass planting, borders, a container or rockery. Tough and Hardy

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm

Phormium Pepe

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Flax

Native. A very attractive dwarf flax with arching, strap like foliage that has tones of bronze and pink outlined with a deep red edge. Nice to group plant or pop one in a matching red container to add some oomph on the patio. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Tough, hardy and evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 80cm

Phormium Pink Panther

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$39.99

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