Botanical Name: Common Names:
Phormium hybrida Border Red New Zealand Flax, PHOHAR01,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting, Upright
Description:
Border™ Red is one of the Border collection of evergreen clump-forming perennials. It is a dwarf variety with narrow chocolate leaves edged with vibrant cherry red margins. Border™ Red forms dense clumps of upright leaves growing to 50cm-60cm high and 50cm-60cm wide. The colour is particularly intense during the cooler months. A perfect mass planting or border plant to add a touch of exotic colour and texture to the garden. Border™ Red needs little maintenance - simply remove old leaves as they age and become dry on the ends. Suitable for border plantings in commercial and home landscapes and in patio pots.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Xanthorrhoeaceae PacificIslands
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Brown, Red, Variegated
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High