Phormium cookianum subsp. hookeri 'Tricolor'
New Zealand flax (syn. Phormium cookianum subsp. hookeri Tricolor)
Spikes of tubular, yellow-green flowers emerge in summer above clumps of sword-shaped, creamy-yellow and green striped leaves, with a thin red edge.
Phormium colensoi 'Tricolor' highly-decorative mountain flax, which makes a great all-year feature plant for a sheltered, sunny site. In frost-prone areas, over-winter container-grown specimens in a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory.
Phormium colensoi 'Tricolor' highly-decorative mountain flax, which makes a great all-year feature plant for a sheltered, sunny site. In frost-prone areas, over-winter container-grown specimens in a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory.
How to care for Phormium colensoi Tricolor:
Plant in a sunny or lightly shaded spot with soil that drains well, adding grit and compost if your ground is heavy. In pots, use a sturdy container with drainage holes and a free-draining mix such as loam-based compost with added grit, and water regularly through summer.
Protect plants in winter with a thick mulch of well-rotted organic matter and cover the crown with horticultural fleece during hard frosts. As growth picks up in late spring, remove any dead or damaged leaves to keep the plant tidy and encourage fresh new foliage.
Protect plants in winter with a thick mulch of well-rotted organic matter and cover the crown with horticultural fleece during hard frosts. As growth picks up in late spring, remove any dead or damaged leaves to keep the plant tidy and encourage fresh new foliage.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
2m
Eventual spread:
3m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
2 litre pot
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