Phormium Surfer Green New Zealand flax. A dwarf clumping variety forming many fans. Leaves are upright and become twisted. Leaves are green in colour with a more pronounced margin of bronze. Narrow leaves 20-40mm wide and growing to 50cm high. Evergreen and frost hardy.
Additional information
Generic | Phormium |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Surfer Green' 3ltr |
Common Name | New Zealand Flax |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1m |
Family | Agavaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | yellow |
Flowers From | July, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site, Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Provide a deep winter mulch, Dead head after flowering |
Border | Border, Cut flower, Specimen, Container, Pot |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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