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 |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Surfer Green' |
| 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 | |
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