Chris - The Tropical Plant Guy2022-09-09T11:56:50+00:00
Are Phormiums Frost Hardy?
Chris - The Tropical Plant Guy2022-09-09T11:56:50+00:00March 23rd, 2022|Comments Off on Are Phormiums Frost Hardy?
Its leaves come in reddish-purple or pink and are often variegated with bronze edges. They grow in a dense clump-forming compact form and reaches a height of 4 feet.
The beautiful foliage colour makes up for its disability to produce flowers like other Phormiums.
This cultivar of New Zealand flax is very easy to grow, virtually needing no maintenance after it is established. It is a fully hardy plant that can do well on its own regardless of the weather conditions, though, in extreme winter conditions, it should be protected.
Phormium Black Adder, Black Velvet, Bronze Baby, Colensoi, Cookianum, Evening Glow, Golden Ray, Jester, Maori Queen, Pink Stripe, Platts Black, Rainbow Queen / Maiden, Phormium Sundowner, Phormium Tenax, Phormium Tenax Variegatum, Yellow Wave.
It is propagated by division of the plant clumps in Spring after all signs of frost are gone. You can start your Phormium evening glow plants as potted plants after division or plant them straight into prepared soil on the grounds. Smaller clumps should be potted before transferring to the ground, but larger clumps can be planted directly.