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Amazing Red New Zealand Flax

Amazing Red New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Amazing Red'

Regular price $26.99
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SKU: TL-phormamre-1
Some plants demand attention, and ‘Amazing Red’ Phormium does it effortlessly. With narrow, upright sword-like leaves in a deep, sultry red, this compact New Zealand Flax is made for modern...
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Zone
USDA Zone:8 to 11
Watering
Watering Needs:Let dry between waterings
Sun Needs
Sun Needs:Full sun to Part sun
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Amazing Red New Zealand Flax

Some plants demand attention, and ‘Amazing Red’ Phormium does it effortlessly. With narrow, upright sword-like leaves in a deep, sultry red, this compact New Zealand Flax is made for modern gardens, striking borders, and bold container displays. Unlike its larger cousins, ‘Amazing Red’ stays a manageable 18-24 inches tall and wide, making it a perfect low-maintenance, drought-tolerant statement piece. Whether standing solo in a sleek pot or adding rich color contrast in a mixed bed, this evergreen beauty keeps its stunning form and color all year long.

Landscape Size

Average Landscape Size:

Height - 18 in. - 24 in. , Width - 18 in. - 24 in.
Landscape

Landscape Use:

Border, Container, Formal garden, Mass planting
Features

Special Features:

Easy Care, Year-round interest
SIZE Quart
Foliage Color Red
Growth Habit Upright
Flower Color None
Watering

Watering Needs:

Let dry between waterings
  • Light: Thrives in full sun (best for deep color) but tolerates partial shade.
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, loamy, or rocky conditions.
  • Watering:
    • New Plants: Keep soil evenly moist until established.
    • Established Plants: Low to moderate water needs; drought-tolerant.
  • Fertilization: Rarely needed—too much fertilizer can lead to floppy growth.
  • Maintenance:
    • Remove dead leaves at the base in early spring.
    • Avoid cutting back live leaves—they don’t regenerate from the tip.
    • Mulch in winter for added root protection in colder zones.
  • Pest & Disease Resistance:
    • Generally pest-free; occasional mealybugs can be hosed off.
    • Deer and rabbits leave it alone.
  • Hardiness: Thrives in USDA zones 8-11tolerates cold snaps down to 15°F