USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
0.6 - 2.4 m (2 - 8 ft)
Spread
0.8 - 1.5 m (2.5 - 5 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The tender perennial Phormium tenax 'Rubrum' (dwarf New Zealand flax) bears showy and bright red blossoms during mid summer. The showy matte foliage is bright red and dark red in colour, bold in texture and evergreen. A specimen plant, Phormium tenax 'Rubrum' (dwarf New Zealand flax) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Accent, border, container, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics
Birds are attracted to Phormium tenax 'Rubrum' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
Where conditions are favourable, Phormium tenax 'Rubrum' (dwarf New Zealand flax) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
