New Zealand flax
Common Name: New Zealand flax
Genus: Phormium
Cultivar: 'Dazzler'
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Half Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Moist
Height: 90cm
Spread: 200cm
Time to divide plants: March to May
Flowering period:
July
to
August
'Dazzler' is a smaller variety of this robust plant, reaching only 90cm (3ft). It is especially colourful, the glossy, arching leaves an opulent shade of deep reddish purple with a central band of rose-red. It forms a strong architectural shape and looks good grown in gravel, in large containers on a sunny patio, or used to provide contrast in a herbaceous border. Tall stems bearing red tubular flowers are produced in summer. Protect from frost and drought until established.
Looks good with:
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie'Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'
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