Phormium 'Maori Chief' (New Zealand flax 'Maori Cheif')
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3m max. spread |
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2m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Phormium 'Maori Chief'
Other names: New Zealand flax 'Maori Cheif'
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Genus: Phormium
Variety or cultivar: 'Maori Chief' _ 'Maori Chief' is an evergreen, clump-forming perennial with leathery, short, arching, sword shaped leaves that are striped pink, red and bronze. It produces upright spikes of orange-red flowers in summer.
Phormium 'Maori Chief' is: Evergreen
Flower: Orange-red in Summer
Foliage: Red, Pink, Bronze in All seasons
Fruit: Black in Autumn
Habit: Arching, Clump-forming, Upright
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Specific pests: Phormium mealybug
Diseases: Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Phormium 'Maori Chief' (New Zealand flax 'Maori Cheif') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Foliage only, Gravel, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Grow in moist, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun, will also tolerate partial shade although colours are more intense in sun. Foliage may be damaged by cold winds and hard frosts.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Sandy, Loamy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | |
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