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Phormium 'Golden Ray'

New Zealand Flax 'Golden Ray'

£29.99
£29.99

3 litre pot

Inject instant structure and sunshine into your planting with Phormium 'Golden Ray'—a striking, gold-striped New Zealand flax that brings modern flair and year-round interest. Perfect for borders, pots or coastal schemes, this evergreen showpiece offers texture, movement, and bold colour from spring through winter—no flowers needed.
  • Year-round colour and structure
  • Striking gold variegation
  • Excellent focal plant
  • Tolerates coastal conditions

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  • Aspect

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Half hardy

  • Flowers

    June, July

  • Soil type

    Well-drained, fertile soil (avoid poorly drained clay)

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  • Why we like this plant

    Phormium 'Golden Ray' is perfect when you want an eye-catching evergreen that holds its own all year. Its bold striped leaves light up planting schemes and add structure without overwhelming the space. It pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, hardy exotics or sleek contemporary designs—and best of all, it asks for very little in return.

  • About this plant

    Phormium 'Golden Ray' is a bold, evergreen perennial grown for its arching, sword-like foliage striped in gold, green and bronze tones. This eye-catching New Zealand flax variety offers striking variegation, adding year-round interest and architectural flair to borders, gravel gardens, and containers. With its fountain-like form and vibrant colour, it works especially well in modern, tropical, or coastal garden styles.

  • Key features

    • Golden-yellow variegated foliage
    • Strong upright, fountain-like habit
    • Evergreen and structural
    • Great for containers and borders
    • Drought and wind tolerant

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 120–150cm | Spread: 100–150cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Clump-forming and fountain-like, with long, arching, strap-like leaves.

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained; drought-tolerant once established

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Excellent as a focal point in borders, gravel gardens, containers or near paths and patios

Planting guide

Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny or lightly shaded spot. Avoid frost pockets and heavy clay. Works well in raised beds or large containers with good drainage.

Care tips

Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base. Feed container plants in spring. Protect from harsh winter conditions in colder regions.

Winter care

Mulch around the base in late autumn. In colder regions, protect the crown with fleece or move container plants to sheltered spots. Avoid waterlogged soils.