Phormium tenax Variegatum

Phormium tenax ‘Variegatum’ is a striking, evergreen perennial with bold, sword-shaped leaves striped in green, cream, and gold. Its upright, fan-like growth habit makes it a superb architectural feature in borders, containers, and coastal gardens. The foliage provides year-round structure, colour, and texture, enhancing both formal and naturalistic planting schemes.

Tolerant of a wide range of soil types including loam, clay, and sandy soils, Phormium tenax ‘Variegatum’ thrives in full sun and can handle wind, salt spray, and exposed conditions. It’s particularly well-suited to coastal and urban landscapes, where its durability and ornamental value shine. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant and low-maintenance.

Ideal for adding contrast, definition, and vertical impact, this variety of New Zealand flax works well alongside ornamental grasses, flowering perennials, and other structural plants. It’s also a fantastic choice for patio planters and courtyard displays.

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