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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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Picture of Phormium Apricot Queen

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
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Phormium Apricot Queen

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$24.99

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Picture of Phormium Black Magic
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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
PVR: 3110
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 0.3m x 0.3m

Phormium Black Magic

Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. Payment on order.

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Picture of Phormium Black Rage
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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
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1m x 1m

Phormium Black Rage

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$34.99

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Picture of Phormium Blondie
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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
PVR: FLX020
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 0.9m x 0.6m

Phormium Blondie

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$26.99

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Picture of Phormium C Purpurea
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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
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Phormium Cookianum Purpurea

Current Stock Height: 35/50cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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Picture of Phormium Chocomint
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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
PVR: PHOS4
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm

Phormium Chocomint

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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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
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1m x 1m

Phormium Cookianum

Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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Picture of Phormium Cream Delight
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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
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Phormium Cream Delight

Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$34.99

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Picture of Phormium Crimson and Clover
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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
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
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m

Phormium Dark Delight

Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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Phormium Dark Delight

Current Stock Height: 40/50  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$34.99

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Phormium Dark Delight

Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. Payment on order.

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