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Beginner
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2m
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4m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Phormium tenax 'Variegatum'
Other names: Variegated New Zealand flax
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Genus: Phormium
Variety or cultivar: 'Variegatum' _ 'Variegatum' forms a clump of evergreen strap-shaped leaves striped with cream towards the margins and tall panicles of red flowers.
Phormium tenax 'Variegatum' is: Evergreen
Flower: Dark-red in Summer
Foliage: Silvery-grey, Striped, Cream, Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Black in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Phormium tenax 'Variegatum' (Variegated New Zealand flax) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Coastal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation: Grow moist, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Foliage may be damaged by cold winds and hard frosts.
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Sandy, Loamy |
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Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Sheila Cadd
Hi, What do you do with the large flower spikes on this plant once the flower has died? What time of year would you remove these? Finally where is the best place to cut the spike? Hope someone can help. Thanks
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- Posted: Tue. 31st August 2010 02:20
- Last reply: Wed. 1st September 2010 04:03
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