New Zealand Flax. A highly ornamental plant with striking sword shaped bronzey-brown leaves. 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 ‘Jack Spratt’ (v)
A highly ornamental plant with striking sword shaped bronzey-brown leaves. Attractive tubular flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Phormium |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Jack Spratt' (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, Dwarf |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | brown |
| 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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