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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.

Stunning as a specimen in the garden or a decent pot, or in bulk landscaping.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m

Phormium Rainbow Queen

Expected Stock Height: 40/60 cm  ? 

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

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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.

 

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

Phormium Rainbow Red

Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of April, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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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.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m

Phormium Royal Flush

New stock expected Middle of April, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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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.

 

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Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 40cm x 40cm

Phormium Stripy Mist

Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$29.99

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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.

 

Flower Colour: Brown / Yellow
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m

Phormium Sundowner

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$34.99

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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.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 0.6m x 0.6m

Phormium Surfer

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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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
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 50cm x 40cm

Phormium Surfer Bronze

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$29.99

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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

 

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

Phormium Sweet Mist

Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of April, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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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.

The summer flowers are much loved by birds especially the native Tui whose beak is perfectly formed to gather nectar from the blooms.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m

Phormium Tenax

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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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.

The summer flowers are much loved by birds especially the native Tui whose beak is perfectly formed to gather nectar from the blooms.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 1.5m

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
30+ @ 7.00 each

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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

 

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

Phormium Veneer

Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm  ? 

Container: 1l  ? 

$19.99

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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.

Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.5m

Phormium Yellow Wave

Current Stock Height: 20/25  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$26.99

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Phormium Yellow Wave

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$34.99

Stock of this item is very low.

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