Phormium 'Evening Glow'

New Zealand Flax 'Evening Glow'

Phormium are natives of New Zealand and have sword-shaped leaves, often variegated, and are evergreen perennials used as architectural shrubs in borders and containers. The green-leaved varieties can survive mild frosts with adequate shelter and protection. If grown in containers, the plants can be left out in the summer months. These plants are usually selected for their form and their leaf colour. The flowers are usually insignificant. Garden hybrids can reach a height of 3m. 'Evening Glow' has very wide red coloured leaves with rust coloured edges. Suitable as a border plant and is hardy in all but the coldest districts where they should be protected with straw.

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plant Features

Full sun
Occasional watering
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

New Zealand Flax 'Evening Glow'

Latin name

Phormium 'Evening Glow'

type

Perennial

family

Asphodelaceae

ph

6.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown New Zealand Flax Evening Glow is 1.50meters x 1.50meters

1.50 M 1.50 M

Phormium 'Evening Glow'

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Plant in any soil as long as it can be kept moist during the warm summer months. It is best not to feed these plants as it will generate soft growth that can be killed in the winter months. If growing outdoors, offer winter protection in cold regions using horticultural fleece or bracken. If planting in containers, select pots which offer good drainage and provide a saucer that can be kept topped up with water during hot, dry spells.

Propagation

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Divide in spring, making sure that each piece of root has 4-5 strong leaves. Using a fork dig up plant, try to keep the root ball as complete as possible. Split the root ball at the centre with a sharp knife or a spade. Replant the plants to the same depth as the original and keep well watered until established. Alternatively, sow seeds in spring under glass and grow on in individual pots under cover. Plant out the following spring.

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