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Phormium Dark Delight

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Dark Delight Flax, Phormium tenax Dark Delight, New Zealand Flax Dark Delight, Phormium Dark Delight Flax

Phormium Dark Delight is a variety of Flax that produces long and broad, sword-like leaves that are dark purple-black. This variety typically grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium Dark Delight makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, border plantings, coastal gardens, and is commonly planted around water features and outdoor living areas.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Flaxes
Height:1.20 m
Spread:1.20 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asDark Delight Flax, Phormium tenax Dark Delight, New Zealand Flax Dark Delight, Phormium Dark Delight Flax

Phormium Dark Delight Details

Phormium Dark Delight is a variety of Flax that produces long and broad, sword-like leaves that are dark purple-black. This variety typically grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. It performs best and produces the most intense leaf colourings when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will tolerate frost, coastal conditions, wind, poor soils, moderate shade, and cool climates. Phormium Dark Delight makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, border plantings, and coastal gardens. It is commonly planted around water features, pool and barbecue areas, and other living areas. It is also well suited for mass planting on a bank and in these situations provides an impressive display.

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5 from 2 customers
Pip Stroud - Auckland
Michael Crawford - Auckland

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