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Phormium 'Duet' (Flax lily 'Duet')
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0.8m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phormium 'Duet'
Other names
Flax lily 'Duet', Phormium tenax 'Duet'
Genus
Phormium Phormium
Variety or Cultivar
'Duet' _ P. 'Duet' is an evergreen perennial with sword-shaped leaves with creamy margins. Flowering, which is not reliable, takes place in summer in the form of panicles of yellow flowers.
Phormium 'Duet' is: Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Cream, Variegated, Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Phormium mealybug Phormium mealybug
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove spent flower stalks at the end of autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Phormium 'Duet' (Flax lily 'Duet') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Instant, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. In cold areas, protect from frost with a dry mulch in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Phormium 'Duet'
Other names
Flax lily 'Duet', Phormium tenax 'Duet'
Genus
Phormium Phormium
Variety or Cultivar
'Duet' _ P. 'Duet' is an evergreen perennial with sword-shaped leaves with creamy margins. Flowering, which is not reliable, takes place in summer in the form of panicles of yellow flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Cream, Variegated, Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove spent flower stalks at the end of autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Phormium 'Duet' (Flax lily 'Duet') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Instant, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. In cold areas, protect from frost with a dry mulch in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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