phormium plants - A Selection

Lovely leaf variegation

Phormium ?Bronze Baby? is a striking plant with sword-shaped leaves which arch, displaying its beautiful bronze colours making a real architectural statement. This is a compact variety which offers a dramatic statement with its purple-bronze foliage and in hot summers, some tubular red flowers will pop up from the centre which are then followed by robust seed-heads. They are wonderful when planted up in patio containers, or in borders, and looks particularly lovely when offset with gravel. It

Phormium 'Rainbow Queen' is a rich bronze-green coloured specimen with a rosy edge and a sliver of cream to add more contrast.

Also known as New Zealand Flax, Phormium 'Black Adder' is a robust, fully hardy evergreen which forms a dense clump of sword-like leaves -  a really great plant for adding a bit of a statement to your garden. Stunning in a border and stylish in a container, this recently introduced phormium plant has particularly attractive, deep purple, almost black, lustrous foliage, and is a compact form - meaning that it won't overshadow everything in your garden. Phormiums prefer a hot dry site

Phormium 'Rainbow Queen' is a rich bronze-green coloured specimen with a rosy edge and a sliver of cream to add more contrast. In the summer there are red tubular flowers which appear followed by robust seed-heads. No matter where these are planted, they will always become a focal point and create a dramatic and architectural display. Ideal in borders, beds and patio containers, they also look great when offset with gravel as this really draws the eye to the contrasting, architectural plant. It

Phormium ?Pink Stripe? is a particularly striking variety of this evergreen perennial.

Phormium Yellow Wave is an evergreen perennial with yellow-green foliage with mid-green stripes. In the summer, tubular red flowers will pop up adding more colour and adding to its striking appearance. These versatile perennials are ideal for planting in beds, borders, and patio containers. it will appreciate full sun and at times some shade. They will need some protection from strong, cold, winds in winter so select a suitable position in a border or bed if potted in a container move before

Phormium ?Jester? is a pink and green coloured variety of Flax Lily. Its gently arching foliage is a soft pink with green margins, and if it gets a hot summer some red tubular blooms may appear. It is a striking, evergreen perennial which will make a dramatic and architectural statement wherever it gets planted. These versatile perennials are ideal for planting in beds, borders, and patio containers. In the winter they will need some protection from strong, cold, winds so it is essential to

Phormium 'Rainbow Queen' is a rich bronze-green coloured specimen with a rosy edge and a sliver of cream to add more contrast. In the summer there are red tubular flowers which appear followed by robust seed-heads. No matter where these are planted, they will always become a focal point and create a dramatic and architectural display. Ideal in borders, beds and patio containers, they also look great when offset with gravel as this really draws the eye to the contrasting, architectural plant. It

Phormium Yellow Wave is an evergreen perennial with yellow-green foliage with mid-green stripes. In the summer, tubular red flowers will pop up adding more colour and adding to its striking appearance. These versatile perennials are ideal for planting in beds, borders, and patio containers. it will appreciate full sun and at times some shade. They will need some protection from strong, cold, winds in winter so select a suitable position in a border or bed if potted in a container move before

Phormium ?Cream Delight? is an evergreen perennial which will make a striking architectural statement wherever it gets planted. The compact clumps of arching leaves are mostly cream with green narrow edges, which produce tubular yellow blooms in the summer. These are a versatile perennial and are ideal for planting in beds, borders, and patio containers. In the winter they will need some protection from cold, strong, winds so be sure to select a suitable position in a bed or border, and if it

A tough, drought-resistant grass which loves an exposed location. The jet-black swords of 'Black Velvet' can be used to great contrasting effect with your favourite cottage garden plants and seasonal bedding. For a really contemporary look, grow this black New Zealand flax in aluminium pots or white glazed containers. Ht. 2m.

Phormium Pink Stripe This variety of Phormium is excellent for adding a touch of drama to your garden beds. An evergreen with upright arching sword-like leaves in dark green with pink/red stripes makes for an impressive plant that's sure to be a focal point for any display.Occasionally, upright stems appear in summer bearing tubular burgundy flowers. Height 2m (78?) and spread 1.5m (59?).

Colourful, evergreen foliage

Phormium ?Jester? is a pink and green coloured variety of Flax Lily. Its gently arching foliage is a soft pink with green margins, and if it gets a hot summer some red tubular blooms may appear. It is a striking, evergreen perennial which will make a dramatic and architectural statement wherever it gets planted. These versatile perennials are ideal for planting in beds, borders, and patio containers. In the winter they will need some protection from strong, cold, winds so it is essential to

Linear, sword-like leaves form an arching, evergreen clump that makes a superb statement plant. Phormiums are grown for their striking appearance, and this one is certainly eye-catching with its dramatic, dark, bronze-black colouring. In late summer, Phormium ?Black Velvet? may also produce spikes of tubular red blooms. This architectural perennial adds punctuation to sunny beds and borders, and makes an excellent container plant for the patio. New Zealand Flax plants are low maintenance, and