Mountain Flax. A clump-forming perennial with arching narrow leaves with creamy yellow stripes and margins. Tubular yellow-green flowers in summer. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Phormium cookianum ssp. hookeri ‘Cream Delight’
A clump-forming perennial with arching narrow leaves with creamy yellow stripes and margins. Tubular yellow-green flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Phormium |
|---|---|
| Species | cookianum |
| Varietry | ssp. hookeri 'Cream Delight' |
| Common Name | Mountain Flax |
| Flower Colour | yellow, green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Agavaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, cream, yellow |
| 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 | |
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