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Phormium 'Tom Thumb'
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
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.
Phormium
Species
Cultivar
'Tom Thumb'
Dwarf flax
Xanthorrhoeaceae
New Zealand
DETAILS
70 cm
70 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Evergreen
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Tolerates dry soils
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Indigenous / Structure / Texture
Grasses, sedges and flaxes.
Medium, height between 0.6 and 1.5 metres.
We have this currently available in a PB 5 container.
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