New Zealand Flax. A highly ornamental plant with striking sword shaped yellow leaves with an apricot and bronze edge. Attractive tubular flowers. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Phormium ‘Apricot Queen’ (v)
A highly ornamental plant with striking sword shaped yellow leaves with an apricot and bronze edge. Attractive tubular flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Phormium |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Apricot Queen' (v) |
| 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 | Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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