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Selected natives @ $9.99, 10 for $8 each, 30 for $7 each
PAGE 1 2 ALL aka Flax NZ Native. A stunning combination of deep-red and bronze makes the upright foliage of this flax a stand-out feature in any garden. A taller grower that shows best colour in full sun but will grow in part-shade. Yellow flower spikes will tower above the foliage.
Evergreen. Hardy. Phormium Rainbow Queen Expected Stock Height: 40/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flax A compact growing flax with green, bronze and pink striped arching leaves. Looks stunning group planted or make a simple statement by planting in a colour co-ordinated container. Tolerates heat, salt and drought. Easy to grow. Evergreen.
Phormium Rainbow Red Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? New stock expected Middle of April, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
A new selection with shiny deep burgundy leaves which forms a striking clump. This plant prefers full sun and will grow in a range of soils and will tolerate coastal conditions. Sure to add structure and texture to any garden bed and can be grown in a large pot. Phormium Royal Flush New stock expected Middle of April, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Flax An ultra compact Phormium with unique contrasting minty green foliage mixed with chocolate brown. Great for low borders or mass planted for colour and effect. Remove older foliage as required. Evergreen. Phormium Stripy Mist Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $29.99 aka Flax Native. A very attractive Flax with arching, broad, sword like leaves in tones of bronze-green with pink margins that gradually fade to cream. Overall has a pink tone so nice to combine with grey or burgundy foliage. Plant in sun or semi-shade. Hardy, vigorous and evergreen. RHS AGM.
Phormium Sundowner Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $34.99 aka Flax Native. A well behaved little Flax with interesting, twisting, fine foliage in tones of bronze with hints of green, red and yellow in the under tones. Great for mass planting and generally hardy and easy care. Plant in sun or part shade. Evergreen.
Phormium Surfer Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 aka Flax A dwarf compact clumping variety of flax that forms many fans. The bronze leaves are upright and become twisted. They have a darker bronze on a pronounced margin. Full sun. Frost hardy Coastal and wind tolerant. Evergreen Phormium Surfer Bronze Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $29.99 aka Flax A new must have for the garden. Its beautiful bronze colour makes it an excellent choice for colour contrast against green. Very tolerant of frost, wind and coastal conditions, Phormium 'Sweet Mist' will come up trumps. Grows to 35 to 40 cm tall.PVR.PH0S2
Phormium Sweet Mist Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? New stock expected Middle of April, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka New Zealand Green Flax Native. The term 'tenax' means strong and tough and this NZ Flax certainly is all of that. Broad swords of green foliage form strong clumps that are perfect for mass planting along stream banks, around ponds or naturalising in the landscape. Tolerant of just about anything. Evergreen.
Phormium Tenax Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $9.99 10+ @ 8.00 each aka Flax Native. The term 'tenax' means strong and tough and this NZ Flax certainly is all of that. Broad swords of purplish foliage form strong clumps that are perfect for mass planting along stream banks, around ponds or naturalizing in the landscape. Tolerant of just about anything. Evergreen. Phormium Tenax Purpurea Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 10+ @ 8.00 each aka Flax This handsome flax has arching swords of glowing foliage in tones of bronze, red, orange and soft yellow. It has been described as looking like the grain of polished wood hence the name. Stunning for dramatic mass planting. Easy to grow. Tolerant and hardy. Evergreen. PVR FLX027
Phormium Veneer Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm ? Container: 1l ? $19.99 aka Flax Native Flax. Vigorous grower with gracefully drooping foliage heavily variegated yellow with increasing green zone as the leaves mature. Will grow in any reasonable soil. Looks its best in semi-shade. Excellent for accenting in the landscape. Phormium Yellow Wave Current Stock Height: 20/25 ? Container: 2l ? $26.99 Phormium Yellow Wave Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $34.99 Stock of this item is very low. ![]()
Stunning as a specimen in the garden or a decent pot, or in bulk landscaping.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m![]()
Leaves: Evergreen , Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x cm
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m![]()
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 40cm x 40cm![]()
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m![]()
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 0.6m x 0.6m![]()
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 50cm x 40cm![]()
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Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm![]()
The summer flowers are much loved by birds especially the native Tui whose beak is perfectly formed to gather nectar from the blooms.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
30+ @ 7.00 each![]()
The summer flowers are much loved by birds especially the native Tui whose beak is perfectly formed to gather nectar from the blooms.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 1.5m
30+ @ 7.00 each![]()
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Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm![]()
Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.5m
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