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Phormium 'Tom Thumb'
Wharariki. Small perennial with green-brown leaves with a black mid-rib and margin. The leathery erect, arching sword like leaves are arranged in fans. Stems produce green tinged orange or yellow flowers in spring, loved by the Tuis for their abundant nectar. These are followed by pendulous twisted seed capsules. Very tolerant of many soils and conditions. Chose good fertile soil though to get best results and colour.
Genus
Phormium
Species
Cultivar
'Tom Thumb'
Common name
Dwarf flax
Family name
Xanthorrhoeaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
70 cm
Width
70 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Indigenous / Structure / Texture
Grasses, sedges and flaxes.
Category
Medium, height between 0.6 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a PB 5 container.
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