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Phormium Rainbow Queen

Phormium Rainbow, Phormium tenax Rainbow Queen, New Zealand Flax Rainbow Queen, Rainbow Queen Plant, Phormium tenax Rainbow

Phormium Rainbow Queen is a variety of Flax that produces long, sword-like leaves that are bronze-green with pink-red margins. This variety typically grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium Rainbow Queen is a versatile plant that makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, borders, and coastal gardens. It is often planted around water features, pools, and barbecue areas, or mass planted on a bank.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Flax and Flax like
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, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asPhormium Rainbow, Phormium tenax Rainbow Queen, New Zealand Flax Rainbow Queen, Rainbow Queen Plant, Phormium tenax Rainbow

Phormium Rainbow Queen Details

Phormium Rainbow Queen is a variety of Flax that produces long, sword-like leaves that are bronze-green with pink-red margins. This variety typically grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. It grows 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, and cool climates. Phormium Rainbow Queen is a versatile plant that makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, borders, and coastal gardens. It is often planted around water features, pools, and barbecue areas. It is also well suited for mass planting on a bank and in these situations provides an impressive display.

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