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Phormium Emerald Gem

Phormium Emerald Gem

Name: Phormium Emerald Gem
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10182f
Price: 20.12 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

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Dwarf Green 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	Dwarf Green Flax

What are the garden uses for the Phormium Emerald Gem in NZ?

Phormium Emerald Gem 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. The lush foliage and elegant flowers certainly help to lift and brighten a space. Little wonder Phormium Emerald Gem is so popular in garden designs with landscapers across NZ.

Phormium Emerald Gem for sale in NZ

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Emerald Gem Phormium care

Emerald Gem Phormium 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. They will cope with some wetness, just not prolonged wet. 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 the Emerald Gem flax need to grow well?

The Phormium Emerald Gem flax 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 height does Phormium Emerald Gem grow to?

Phormium Emerald Gem typically grows to a height of 60 cm and 70 cm wide. This is an approximation as the climate, level of shade, and amount of care the plant receives will all influence these numbers.