Phormium cookianum ssp, hookeri 'Tricolor'

Wharariki. Large perennial with long broad leathery gracefully arching sword like leaves, arranged in fans. The leaves are rich green with broad cream edge, outlined by a red margin. Tall 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 maintain the best colour. One of the oldest cultivars of Phormium.