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Phormium 'Flamingo'

New Zealand flax

£19.99
£19.99

3 litre pot

A stylish evergreen with pink-toned foliage that brings structure and colour to the garden throughout the year.
  • Evergreen foliage
  • Architectural impact
  • Good wind tolerance
  • Low maintenance once established

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  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Generally hardy in sheltered UK locations, may need protection in cold winters

  • Flowers

    July, August

  • Soil type

    Loam, sandy

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  • Why we like this plant

    Phormium 'Flamingo' is ideal for adding bold form and soft colour contrast to gardens all year round. Its architectural shape works beautifully in modern designs, containers and coastal settings.

  • About this plant

    A striking New Zealand flax with arching, sword-like foliage in soft pink tones edged with creamy margins, bringing year-round structure and colour to contemporary and coastal gardens.

  • Key features

    • Pink-flushed, strap-shaped evergreen leaves
    • Strong architectural form
    • Excellent year-round interest
    • Well suited to containers and borders

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 80–100cm | Spread: 80–100cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Upright, clump-forming evergreen perennial

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Container feature, border focal point

Planting guide

Plant in spring in well-drained soil. Choose a sheltered, sunny position and avoid heavy, waterlogged ground, especially in winter.

Care tips

Remove older outer leaves as needed and water during prolonged dry spells in the first year after planting.

Winter care

In colder areas, protect the crown with a mulch of bark or fleece during severe frosts. Remove any damaged leaves in spring.