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Mat’s Merlot New Zealand Flax

Mat’s Merlot New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Mat's Merlot'

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SKU: TL-phormapqu-1-1
Dark, dramatic, and effortlessly elegant—‘Mat’s Merlot’ Phormium brings deep burgundy, sword-like foliage that stands tall and proud in any garden. Its broad, arching leaves create a strong, architectural statement, adding...
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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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Mat’s Merlot New Zealand Flax

Dark, dramatic, and effortlessly elegant—‘Mat’s Merlot’ Phormium brings deep burgundy, sword-like foliage that stands tall and proud in any garden. Its broad, arching leaves create a strong, architectural statement, adding rich contrast to bright greens and silvers. Growing 4-6 feet tall and wide, this evergreen New Zealand Flax thrives in full sun, low water conditions, and coastal winds, making it a powerhouse for modern landscapes, containers, and mass plantings. Whether you need a bold centerpiece or a resilient border plant, ‘Mat’s Merlot’ delivers year-round sophistication with zero fuss.

Landscape Size

Average Landscape Size:

Height - 4 ft. - 6 ft. , Width - 24 in. - 30 in.
Landscape

Landscape Use:

Border, Container, Formal garden, Mass planting
Features

Special Features:

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

Watering Needs:

Let dry between waterings
  • Light: Thrives in full sun for boldest color; tolerates partial shade.
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil; adapts to sandy, loamy, or rocky conditions.
  • Watering:
    • New Plants: Keep soil evenly moist until roots establish.
    • Established Plants: Drought-tolerant; occasional deep watering in extreme dry spells.
  • Fertilization: Minimal feeding needed—too much fertilizer weakens color and structure.
  • 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 to protect roots in colder zones.
  • Pest & Disease Resistance:
    • Generally pest-free; occasional mealybugs can be rinsed off.
    • Resistant to deer and rabbits.
  • Hardiness: Thrives in USDA zones 8-11tolerates frost down to 15°F