PHORMIUM 'EVENING GLOW'

New Zealand Flax 'Evening Glow'

PHORMIUM 'EVENING GLOW'

New Zealand Flax 'Evening Glow'

  • Maintenance advice : At the end of winter, remove any damaged leaves from the base, with secateurs.
  • Botanical/Horticultural origin : Horticultural origin : breeder Margaret Jones (NZ) before 1990
  • Use group : Mild Climate plants
  • Height at 10 years : 1,5 m
  • Width at 10 years : 1 m
  • Growth : Medium
  • Exposure : Sun - Half shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous : Evergreen
  • Shape : bush, spreading
  • Colour of leaves : Red
  • Soil type : Garden soil
  • Uses : Tub/container
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A plant resembling the 'Rainbow Maiden' (synonym : 'Maori Maiden') but more erect. The young leaves are an attractive and intense dark pink, with bronze-red edges. The older and arching leaves can become orangey-yellow, making a remarkable contrast with the younger ones. Plant in a well drained soil and a sheltered zone.