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Phormium Rainbow Chief

Phormium Rainbow Chief

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Phormium Rainbow Chief is a variety of Flax that produces long, sword-like leaves that are brown-dark green with a rose-pink margin. This variety typically grows to 1.3 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium Rainbow Chief 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.

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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:	Flaxes
Height:	1.30 m
Spread:	1.30 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
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What are the garden uses for the Phormium Rainbow Chief plant in NZ?

Phormium Rainbow Chief 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 and colourful foliage certainly helps to lift and brighten a space. Little wonder Phormium Rainbow Chief is so popular in garden designs with landscapers across NZ.

Phormium Rainbow Chief for sale

The Plant Company has the best Phormium Rainbow Chief 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 Rainbow Chief care

Phormium Rainbow Chief 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 Rainbow Chief flax need to grow well?

Phormium Rainbow Chief 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 Rainbow Chief grow to?

Phormium Rainbow Chief typically grows to 1.3 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.