- Phormiums are stunning architectural plants with arching, sword-like leaves that provide background structure, height and colour to a garden and year round interest
- Phormium Black Velvet has wonderful almost black foliage which is complimented by the red purple flowers in summer
- Hardy, easy and trouble free to grow, Phormium Black Velvet may be planted in borders or containers
- Commonly known as the New Zealand Evergreen or New Zealand Flax, traditional phormium varieties were used by Maoris for plaiting into mats, containers and shoes
What you need to know:
- 1 x Phormium 'Black Velvet'
- Plant type: Evergreen
- Approx. Height: 90cm
- Approx. Width: 100cm
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained
- Grow in pots or borders
Garden care:
- Don't plant too deep in order to avoid rot
- Remove any unsightly leaves from the base as necessary and flower spikes after flowering
- Protect from extended periods of frost
- If the plant is in a container you could bring it into a greenhouse or shed in winter, but remember to water occasionally to keep moist
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