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Phormium cookianum purpurea

Phormium cookianum purpurea

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Purple Flax

Phormium cookianum Purpurea is a variety of Flax that long and sword-like, purple leaves. This variety typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium cookianum Purpurea 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.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Flaxes
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
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	Purple Flax

What are the garden uses for the Phormium cookianum Purpurea plant in NZ?

Phormium cookianum Purpurea is a much-loved flax in NZ gardens. This amazing plant is commonly used in border plantings, planted beside water features, maintained in a container, added to a mixed planting, included in a tropical garden, or mass planted on a bank. It is well suited to modern and native plantings where it brings height and texture to an area. Little wonder Phormium cookianum Purpurea is so popular in garden designs with landscapers across NZ.

Phormium cookianum Purpurea for sale

The Plant Company has the best Phormium cookianum Purpurea plants for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your plant needs and impress you with both our products and service!

Phormium cookianum Purpurea care

Phormium cookianum Purpurea care is simply about getting a few easy things right so the plant thrives. They prefer a full sun or part shade position. A well-drained, fertile soil is crucial for success as heavy and wet soils can cause root rot issues. Adding organic matter like compost into the soil during planting will help with soil fertility. They prefer a dry soil but will benefit from watering during dry periods but be careful to avoid overwatering. Applying shrub fertiliser in spring will keep the plants well-fed for the year. Applying mulch around the base of the plant helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Monitor for mealy bugs around the roots and treat as needed with a systemic insecticide or soil drench.

What does Phormium cookianum Purpurea flax need to grow well?

Phormium cookianum Purpurea grows best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained soil. This flax is tolerant of frost, coastal environments, wind, and humid climates. It is a hardy variety that will cope with most conditions, but like all things, the better the growing conditions, the better it will perform.

What size does Phormium cookianum Purpurea grow to?

Phormium cookianum Purpurea typically grows to 1.5 metres tall and the same wide. This is an approximation as the climate, level of shade, and amount of care the plant receives will all influence these numbers.