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Phormium Emerald Gem

Phormium Emerald Gem

Name: Phormium Emerald Gem - 2.5 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10182f
Price: 19.85 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

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Phormium Emerald Green, Phormium cookianum Emerald Green, Phormium cookianum Emerald Gem, Phormium cookianum Emerald Gem Flax

Phormium cookianum Emerald Gem is a dwarf variety of Mountain Flax or Wharariki. It produces emerald-green leaves and grows to 60 cm tall and 70 cm wide in full sun on a well-drained site. Phormium Emerald Gem is added to mixed plantings and borders, using in coastal gardens, planted to accentuate water features such as ponds and streams, or grown around pool and barbecue areas.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Flaxes
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	70 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Phormium Emerald Green, Phormium cookianum Emerald Green, Phormium cookianum Emerald Gem, Phormium cookianum Emerald Gem Flax

Phormium Emerald Gem Details

Phormium cookianum Emerald Gem is a dwarf variety of Mountain Flax or Wharariki, and produces narrow, sword like leaves that are a striking emerald-green colour. Through summer it produces yellow flowers on tall stems that attract all manner of birds. This variety typically grows to 60 cm tall and 70 cm wide with a tidy and compact habit. Wharariki performs best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site though it will tolerate frost, coastal conditions, wind, poor soils, moderate shade, and cool climates. Phormium Emerald Gem is a versatile plant that makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings and borders, using in coastal gardens, planting to accentuate water features such as ponds and streams, or growing around pool and barbecue areas. This dwarf Mountain Flax is also well suited for mass planting on a bank and in these situations provides an impressive display.