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Phormium Cream Delight

Phormium Cream Delight

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Phormium cookianum Cream Delight, Cream Delight Flax, Phormium Cream

Phormium cookianum Cream Delight is a variety of Flax that produces leaves that are variegated with dark green and cream. This variety grows to 1.3 m tall and 1.5 m wide in full sun on a well-drained site. Phormium Cream Delight makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, coastal gardens, pond and streams, or pool and barbecue areas. It is also well suited for mass planting on a bank.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Flaxes
Height:	1.30 m
Spread:	1.50 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 requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Phormium cookianum Cream Delight, Cream Delight Flax, Phormium Cream

Phormium Cream Delight Details

Phormium cookianum Cream Delight is a variety of Flax that carries long, sword-like, variegated leaves that have a graceful arch. The leaves have a broad band of cream in the centre and a dark green and cream edge. Tall stems in summer produce orange or yellow flowers that are tinged with green and are great for attracting birds. This variety typically grows to 1.3 m tall and 1.5 m 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, moderate shade, and cool climates. Phormium Cream Delight is a versatile plant that makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings and borders. It is often used in coastal gardens, planted to accentuate water features such as ponds and streams, or grown around pool and barbecue areas. It is also well suited for mass planting on a bank and in these situations provides an impressive display.