Yellow Flax
Phormium Yellow Wave is a Flax that produces yellow, sword-like leaves. It grows to 1.2 m tall and wide in full sun on a well-drained site. Phormium Yellow Wave makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, borders, and coastal gardens. It is commonly planted around water features as well as pool and barbecue areas along with other living areas.
Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Flaxes |
Height: | 1.20 m |
Spread: | 1.20 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 | Yellow Flax |
Phormium Yellow Wave 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 Yellow Wave is so popular in garden designs with landscapers across NZ.
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Phormium Yellow Wave 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.
Phormium Yellow Wave 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.
Phormium Yellow Wave typically grows to 1.2 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.
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