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Phormium tenax 'Gold Spike'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Large perennial with green leathery erect sword like leaves, with a yellow band down each leaf edge, leaves arranged in fans. Tall stems up to 2 metres tall 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. Selected by Felix Jury, Waitara.

Genus

Phormium

Species tenax

Cultivar 'Gold Spike'

Common name

Gold Flax

Family name

Xanthorrhoeaceae

Place of origin

New Zealand

DETAILS

Height

2 m

Width

1 m

(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.

Garden Style

Indigenous / Magnificent / Nourishment / Structure / Texture

Plant Type

Grasses, sedges and flaxes.