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Phormium cookianum 'Jack Spratt'


Phormium cookianum 'Jack Spratt'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Wharariki. Small perennial with green leaves with a brown border and black mid-rib. 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   cookianum
Cultivar   'Jack Spratt'

Common name
Dwarf purple flax

Family name
Xanthorrhoeaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand


DETAILS
Height
50 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Grows in most soil types

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
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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