New Zealand Flax. A highly ornamental plant with striking sword shaped green leaves with a creamy-white variegation. Attractive tubular flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Phormium ‘Duet’ (v)
A highly ornamental plant with striking sword shaped green leaves with a creamy-white variegation. Attractive tubular flowers.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Phormium |
---|---|
Species | |
Varietry | 'Duet' (v) |
Common Name | New Zealand Flax |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Agavaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, cream |
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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