Phormium Tom Thumb

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Phormium tenax Tom Thumb, Phormium Tom Thumb Plant

Phormium Tom Thumb is a hardy variety of Flax that grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide carrying narrow, sword like leaves which are green-brown. Phormium Tom Thumb makes a fantastic addition to mixed and border plantings, and is often planted around water features, added to coastal gardens, or planted around pool and barbecue areas.

Phormium Tom Thumb is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Phormium (Flaxes) available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Flax and Flax like
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	60 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Phormium tenax Tom Thumb, Phormium Tom Thumb Plant

Phormium Tom Thumb Details

Phormium Tom Thumb is a hardy variety of Flax grown for its foliage and small stature. It typically grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide carrying narrow, sword like leaves which are green-brown. 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 Tom Thumb is a versatile that variety makes a fantastic addition to mixed and border plantings, and is often planted around water features, added to coastal gardens, or planted around pool and barbecue areas. It is also well suited to mass planting on a bank and in these situations provides an impressive display.