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How to Grow and Care for Phormium

Phormium

Phormium thrives with minimal care, making it an excellent choice for beginners. Key care points include regular watering to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and ensuring good sunlight exposure. Phormium is particularly notable for its ability to withstand coastal conditions, including salt-laden winds, making it a resilient option for seaside gardens.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Phormium

Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-7.5
Hardiness Zones
9-11
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Types of Phormium
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New zealand flax

New zealand flax is an evergreen plant that produces red, erect flowers. Although the plant is primarily grown for its attractive flowers, it will not produce them if planted in small containers. The plant thrives in natural conditions and prefers well-draining soil and full sun.

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Mountain flax

Mountain flax is a perennial considered sacred to the Māori people of New Zealand, where the plant is endemic. The Māori have historically used it to weave baskets and make waistbands. This large-leaf plant is propagated by dividing its root ball.

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New zealand flax 'Jester'

New zealand flax 'Jester' has a unique structure and contrasting coloration with pink leaves with lime-green edges. Bred from the flax plant, the new zealand flax 'Jester' cultivar is an eye-catching garden plant popular as either an accent piece or for use as a colorful border.

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New zealand flax 'Amazing Red'

Compact size, shockingly red flowers, and bronze-colored evergreen foliage make new zealand flax 'Amazing Red' truly stand out. Cultivated as a New Zealand flax hybrid, this variety was aptly named for its amazingly red blooms and reddish leaves. New zealand flax 'Amazing Red' is popular in small gardens for its manageable size, centerpiece ornamental look, and appeal to hummingbirds.

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New zealand flax 'Dark Delight'

New zealand flax 'Dark Delight' is a flax bush with very dark, reddish-brown leaves, which give it its sultry name. It is originally native to New Zealand but is enjoyed in many countries because it creates such an interesting texture and visual effect in a garden. Its long, spined leaves can be as tall as 1.5 m, and it is very disease resistant.

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