Position full sun or partial shade Soil fertile, moist, well drained soil Rate of growth average Flowering period July Hardiness frost hardy may need winter protection With their arching, strappy, sword shaped leaves, Phormiums make a dramatic statement in the garden. Originating from New Zealand, where their fibre has traditionally been used in the same way as hemp or sisal, they are versatile evergreen plants that tolerate a range of conditions and look at home in a variety of different planting schemes. They have become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more colourful varieties being introduced. This one has broad, bronze green leaves with rose red margins, and a sliver of cream at the edge. This dramatic, evergreen, architectural plant adds a touch of exotica to a sunny, sheltered spot in the garden. In hot summers, a spike of tubular, red flowers will shoot up from the centre, followed by sturdy seed heads. Garden care In late spring remove any dead or damaged leaves and apply a mulch of well rotted organic matter to stimulate vigorous, new growth.
Position full sun or partial shade Soil fertile, well drained soil, neutral soil Rate of growth average to fast growing Flowering period May to June and August to September Hardiness fully hardy Elegant, double, white, spring flowers with creamy cent
Position full sun Soil fertile, well drained soil Rate of growth average Flowering period August to September Hardiness frost hardy may need winter protection With their arching, strappy, sword shaped leaves, Phormiums make a dramatic statement in th
Position full sun Soil fertile, moist, well drained soil Rate of growth average Flowering period July Hardiness frost hardy may needs winter protection With their arching, strappy, sword shaped leaves, Phormiums make a dramatic statement in the garde
