New Zealand Flax. A dwarf, clump-forming perennial with upright narrow bronze leaves, pendent at the tips and dull red flowers in summer. Max Height 60cm to 80cm. Max Spread 60cm to 80cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Phormium ‘Bronze Baby’
A dwarf, clump-forming perennial with upright narrow bronze leaves, pendent at the tips and dull red flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Phormium |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Bronze Baby' |
| Common Name | New Zealand Flax |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm, 80cm |
| Family | Agavaceae |
| Spread | 60cm, 80cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | bronze |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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