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Phormium 'Apricot Queen' (New Zealand flax 'Apricot Queen')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.2m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.2m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Phormium 'Apricot Queen'

Other names: New Zealand flax 'Apricot Queen'


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Genus: Phormium

Variety or cultivar: 'Apricot Queen' _ 'Apricot Queen' is an evergreen, clump-forming perennial with leathery, spiky leaves that are striped peachy-yellow and deep apricot, with green margins.

Phormium 'Apricot Queen' is: Evergreen

Flower: Bronze-tinted in Summer

Foliage: Striped, Green, Apricot in All seasons

Habit: Clump-forming

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Specific pests: Phormium mealybug

Diseases: Generally disease free.

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Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...


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Phormium 'Apricot Queen' (New Zealand flax 'Apricot Queen') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Coastal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Grow moist, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun, will also tolerate partial shade. Foliage may be damaged by cold winds and hard frosts.

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Soil types: Sandy, Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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