Phormium Black Velvet
Common name: Flax lily, New Zealand Flax
You will add drama to your garden with this striking, black-leaved evergreen.
-5 to -10°C
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Incredible year-round interest. Evergreen colour, texture and movement for your borders and containers.Arching, sword-like foliage forms beautiful, low maintenance clumps to give a touch of the tropical. A favourite with designers, often used in 'show gardens', to bring a contemporary twist. Spikes of tubular flowers are produced during the hottest summers. Happy in coastal areas too. Prefer well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Hardy perennials.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Phormium Black Velvet 9cm Pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Flax lily, New Zealand Flax |
| Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Perennial |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.90 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.90 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
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