A clump-forming perennial with arching narrow, yellow-green leaves striped mid-green. Tubular, dull red flowers in summer. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’
A clump-forming perennial with arching narrow, yellow-green leaves striped mid-green. Tubular, dull red flowers in summer.
	
	
	Category: Perennials
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Phormium  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Yellow Wave'  | 
		
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red  | 
		
| Soil | Fertile  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun  | 
		
| Foliage | Evergreen  | 
		
| Height | 4m  | 
		
| Family | Agavaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 2m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | yellow, green  | 
		
| 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 | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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