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Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893803585870,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_PHORM_PHOABL_9CM","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/GD_20Alison_20Blackman_202_dadbb72c-09f7-4f2c-9e6e-2c17c36808eb.jpg?v=1740685086"},{"product_id":"phormium-apricot-queen","title":"Phormium 'Apricot Queen'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Phormium ‘Apricot Queen’ is an evergreen plant. This variety features yellow sword-shaped leaves with dark green streaks and fine red borders. The Phormium ‘Apricot Queen’ is hardy and will thrive in most soil types. This particular plant will be best planted in a full sun or partially shaded location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only.  Ongoing plant maintenance within our nursery is essential, meaning some lines are pruned back at certain times of the year to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893803749710,"sku":"9CM_PHOAQU_#1","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3L pot","offer_id":55056976740686,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_PHOAQU_3L","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/0019s_0000_Phormium-Apricot-Queen.jpg?v=1740414423"},{"product_id":"phormium-blondie","title":"Phormium 'Blondie'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Phormium ‘Blondie’ is a perennial plant with a bushy habit. This variety features leathery, strap-shaped cream leaves with narrow dark green bands, with a thin purple border. Small tubular, purple flowers appear in the Spring. The Phormium ‘Blondie’ is hardy and will thrive in most soil types. This particular plant will be best planted in a full sun or partially shaded location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only.  Ongoing plant maintenance within our nursery is essential, meaning some lines are pruned back at certain times of the year to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893803880782,"sku":"9CM_PHOBLO_#1","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/0018s_0000_Phormium-Blondie_b143d263-b4c1-47e1-816a-d4d5f193b0d8.jpg?v=1740414406"},{"product_id":"phormium-bronze-baby","title":"Phormium 'Bronze Baby'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;\"\u003ePhormium are excellent architectural plant known for their variegated sword-like leaves, used as specimen plants in garden containers. These are native to New Zealand and were used by the Maori people for fibre and flax, thus also called as New Zealand Flax plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBronze Baby is one of the Phormium variety with long arching purple-bronze leaves that create a striking architectural bush. It is a perfect spiky shrub that makes an eye-catching elegant garden specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBronze Baby Flax plant features copper coloured leaves that grow from the base, in sword-like arching blades. Flax is predominately known for this gorgeous foliage that grows up to a metre tall in height. In mid-summer, long stalks bearing tubular red flowers emerge above the foliage. These flowers, although insignificant in appearance, are a rich source of nectar and attract humming birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePhormium plants will thrive in a well-drained soil in full sun but avoid hot afternoon direct sunlight. When the plants are young, add a mulch of organic compost annually until the plant is established. As they mature, these shrubs will grow frost hardy and will tolerate dry conditions.  One can also grow them indoors as houseplants in containers as they do not require many hours of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBronze Baby Flax is a low maintenance garden plant that will stand robust with little care. They do not call for regular pruning, simply cut any dead or damaged leaves once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePhormium Flax sit with glory in containers with gravels. These are excellent evergreen plants that demand so little but provide year-round interest in return. Use them in borders for a tropical look in rockeries, seaside gardens and coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893803946318,"sku":"9CM_PHOBBY_#1_GD","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/9CM_PHOBBA_A.jpg?v=1740414419"},{"product_id":"phormium-brown-sugar","title":"Phormium 'Brown Sugar'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhormium 'Brown Sugar' is a compact evergreen perennial shrub that is guaranteed to attract attention. The foliage of the variety develops characteristically long sword-like leaves with a slight autumning habit. The leaves are variegated with attractuve cream and brown stripes and a predominantly chocolate coloured centre, surrounded by bright yellow and orange borders. Ideal for filling a spot in a plant bed that could use a colourful low-growing shrub to brighten things up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis plant prefers well-drained soil and fully-sunny positions in the garden, but can tolerate partially shaded areas also.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893804077390,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_PHOBRS_9CM","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/phormium_20brown_20sugar_15c77f9a-670c-4200-bbdc-729534aced72.jpg?v=1740414433"},{"product_id":"phormium-cream-delight","title":"Phormium 'Cream Delight'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhormium Cookianum ‘Cream Delight’ is an excellent evergreen shrub that forms an upright clump of long blade-like leaves emerging from the base of the plant. Phormium plants are native to New Zealand, sometimes also known as New Zealand Flax. Its evergreen variegated foliage looks very attractive and provides year-round interest in a garden. It is ideally grown in a low border along with other taller flowering shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCream Delight is an easy to grow, decorative plant that requires low maintenance, even when used in containers. It features long and narrow arching leaves with a cream-yellow mid stripe and beautiful green margins, that are edged with brownish-red. It blooms inconspicuous yellow-green flowers but contains enough nectar to attract hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThese are easy to grow plants that will thrive in a well-drained soil in a partial shade spot. Plant them in containers with good quality potting soil. When grouping it in borders, make sure to allow enough space for the leaves to gracefully arch. Water the young plants frequently, especially in hot and dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThese are cold hardy plants but need protection from winter frost. Prune them to remove any damaged leaves annually. Add a generous feed of organic fertiliser in spring before the new growth emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePhormium Cream Delight will create a highlight in your garden whether used as a single specimen or definitely in borders. Use them to decorate your patio or deck in large containers. Phormium Cream Delight is ideal for a tropical look in seaside gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893804142926,"sku":"9CM_PHOCRD_#1","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/PHORMIUM_COOKIANUM__CREAM_DELIGHT___1.jpg?v=1740414448"},{"product_id":"phormium-evening-glow","title":"Phormium 'Evening Glow'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhormium 'Evening Glow' is a compact evergreen perennial shrub. The foliage of the variety develops characteristically long arching sword-like leaves which are predominantly reddish pink, which upon closer inspection details various thin shades of pink, peach and gold colours which can darken as the year progresses. This plant prefers well-drained soil and fully-sunny positions in the garden, but can tolerate partially shaded areas also, it requires little to no pruning or general maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893804208462,"sku":"9CM_PHOEVG_#1","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Phormium-Evening-Glow-1.png?v=1740414435"},{"product_id":"phormium-flamingo","title":"Phormium 'Flamingo'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhormium are evergreen architectural perennials popularly grown as specimen plants or as striking borders. These are native New Zealand plants also called as Flax plants because of their fibre and flax used by native people in past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFlamingo is one of the Phormium variety that features long sword-like leaves bearing vertical stripes in rose pink colour. This spiky appearance makes it a great border plant in a garden that will brighten up dull corners easily. Its upright, clump-forming habit makes it a wonderful bush to have in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFlamingo Flax perennials are known for their care free growth with striking foliage of pink long blades carrying hints of yellow, green and orange in the vertical stripes. These leaves grow up to a height of 2 feet and their arching habit simply makes them look stylish. When the plant will mature, it will produce tall stalks with tubular yellow and green flowers in summer that attract hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePhormium Flamingo will perform well with less sunlight. Plant them in shade or spots that receive partial sunlight, in a well-drained soil. You can add a layer of mulch with organic compost to enhance the growth of young plants. Once established, they will be able to cope up with dry conditions. Flamingo is cold hardy but extreme frost might damage its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThese are easy to grow, low maintenance plants that one can grow indoors as houseplants. Use them as single specimen in large garden containers or plant them alongside borders. Phormium Flamingo will decorate any flowering shrubs or a patio. 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Phormium is native to New Zealand deriving its traits from the coastal regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGold Sword has a bushy and upright clump-forming habit that makes it an effective single garden specimen. When grown in groups, these plants form eye-catching elegant border shrubs. It has long sword-like leaves with bright yellow centres with occasional hints of pink. The central yellow is margined with dark green that looks very lush all around the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn summer, when the plants mature you might be able to see small red flowers that will attract hummingbirds, as they provide nectar. In New Zealand these plants are attracted to the Tui birds. Gold Sword Flax plant are easy to grow bushy shrubs that demand low watering and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlant them in a well-drained soil in a partial shade spot and watch how this grassy plant will stand tall all round the year. They grow in an arching style to a height of up to 2 feet. They will ask for little pruning only to remove any damaged leaves. These are cold hardy plants that develop tolerance to drought once they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893804372302,"sku":"9CM_PHOGSW_#1_GD","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/9CM_PHOGSW_A_3f41c574-6e51-4739-86eb-7f8415a5412f.jpg?v=1740414432"},{"product_id":"phormium-golden-ray","title":"Phormium 'Golden Ray'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhormium Golden Ray is an outstanding clump-forming evergreen shrub that features long variegated blade-like leaves. It is an excellent architectural plant grown as borders along roadsides in urban conditions. It is native to New Zealand where it was cultivated for its resourceful fibre by the natives. Its striking golden-green foliage and its upright, clump-forming habit makes it a perfect bush for gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGolden Ray or Flax plant is easy to grow and requires low maintenance. It features long leaves with a central green band and ivory coloured vertical bands surrounding it. The leaves of Phormium Golden Ray will grow as tall as 2 feet, arching and look stunning with bronze margins. In summer, tall stalks bearing small orange flowers emerge from the shrub. These flowers are a rich source of nectar for hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePhormium plants thrive well in full sun to partial sunlight when planted in a well-drained soil. Keep in mind, too much moisture can cause the roots of the plant to rot. Phormium plants prefer coastal soil but do well even in inland areas. Avoid planting them in sunny spots that receive full sunlight in hot afternoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOnce established, these plants will grow drought tolerant and hardy. Mix organic compost in the potting soil to retain moisture when growing them in large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003ePhormium Golden Ray will look great as borders along with other flowering shrubs. Their glossy foliage will provide the necessary backdrop for other colourful plants. 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It forms an upright clump-forming bush of height 2 feet, used as low shrub borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eJester Flax can be a single garden specimen with attractive foliage that will stand proudly dominating other border shrubs in colours and elegance. It has beautiful long sword-like leaves with a vertical middle salmon red band, margined with olive green. These leaves grow in a perfect arching manner without spreading sideways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn summer, Phormium Jester will produce red tubular flowers on long stalks emerging from the base of the bush. Hummingbirds will follow these flowers even though they bloom occasionally and are insignificant in size and appearance. Phormium plant is grown for its decorative and ornamental foliage in coastal regions of New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eJester will thrive in a well-drained soil, mulched with a layer of organic mixture to retain moisture. Its roots will not tolerate clogged water. Allow them full sun to partial shade but avoid hot afternoon sun. Jester will thrive indoors in low light areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThese are easy to grow plants that need low maintenance. Prune them to remove any damaged leaves annually and that will be sufficient. Grow Phormium Jester as a border or specimen in containers in a coastal garden. 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This particular plant will be best planted in a full sun or partially shaded location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only.  Ongoing plant maintenance within our nursery is essential, meaning some lines are pruned back at certain times of the year to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893804896590,"sku":"9CM_PHOJOK_#1","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/0017s_0000_Phormium-tenax-Joker.jpg?v=1740414427"},{"product_id":"phormium-liquorice-and-lime","title":"Phormium 'Liquorice and Lime'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLow growing, clump-forming herbaceous perennials with beautiful foliage colour and good garden interest. All Phormium could be described as such and the phormium ‘Liquorice and Lime’ is no exception. The long, arching, narrow evergreen foliage is a lovely maroon colour with green margins. Above the foliage, in Summer, grow stems bearing small clusters of trumpet-shaped red flowers which complement the display nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlant in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil and keep in full sun. Tolerates partial shade. In colder regions the foliage may dieback or be damaged by frosts or cold winds, so some Winter protection is advised. Fresh growth will be seen the following Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893805715790,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_PHOLLI_9CM","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Phormium-Liquorice-and-Lime-0.jpg?v=1740414446"},{"product_id":"phormium-maori-maiden","title":"Phormium 'Maori Maiden'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhormium Maori Maiden is a beautiful variety that delivers its ornament value with glossy blade-like reddish-pink leaves. It is an excellent evergreen perennial shrub that forms an upright clump with long broad leaves emerging from the base. Phormium plants is native to New Zealand, sometimes also known as New Zealand Flax. Use it as decorative border shrub or low hedge in tropical or coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMaori Maiden has one of the most striking Phormium foliage that will have a real impact in your garden. It has long sword-like apricot red or pink leaves with thin green margins. These arching leaves have a glossy texture that produces attractive gleaming effects. In summer, this plant will occasionally produce small red flowers that attract hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePhormium Maori Maiden is excellent for container gardening. Use a high-quality potting soil mixed with organic compost. Make sure the soil is regularly drained otherwise the roots will rot. Maori Maiden is one of the Phormium that has to be protected from direct sun. Avoid planting them in areas that reflect heat from paved walls and floor. One can grow them indoors in containers in low light areas or in partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThese are easy to maintain plants that demand low watering and thrive with less care. Once established, they will grow drought tolerant and hardy. Protect them from winter frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePhormium Maori Maiden will make a single garden specimen, adding ornamental value and attracting visitors. Use them to decorate your patio or a deck in containers. Their lustrous tropical appearance makes them suitable for coastal gardens and formal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893805879630,"sku":"9CM_PHOMMA9C_#1_GD","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/9CM_PHORMIUM_MAORIMAIDEN_1_WEB.jpg?v=1740414435"},{"product_id":"phormium-maori-queen","title":"Phormium 'Maori Queen'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhormium Maori Queen is a wonderful evergreen perennial shrub, grown for its ornamental glossy foliage in garden borders. It is native to New Zealand from the tropical coastal areas. One can grow it perfectly inland in formal gardens or in seaside gardens. Maori Queen boasts beautiful sword-like leaves with variegated colours that are attractive and decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMaori Queen forms an upright clump forming bush, with long arching leaves from the base of the shrub. These leaves are olive green in centre with thin rose-red edges that fade to cream. When the plant matures, small red flower spikes appear during summer. These flowers carry rich nectar for hummingbirds. Use Maori Queen as decorative border shrubs or low hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlant them in a well-drained soil in a partial shade spot. Too much moisture can cause the roots of the plant to rot, therefore it is necessary to avoid clogging of water. Use a thick layer of mulch to retain moisture and to suppress weeds. Once established, they will be able to cope up with dry conditions and cold hardy climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn winters, protect them from hard frost by placing them indoors. These are easy to grow, low maintenance plants that can be grown as houseplants. They will not demand any pruning, simply remove any leaves that are damaged in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eTheir glossy foliage will provide the necessary backdrop for other colourful plants. Use them in mixed borders with other flowering shrubs. Set your patio on a decorative and stylish display with Maori Queen in containers. 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It is a perfect architectural plant that is suitable for growing as low hedges or shrub borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThese shrubs originate from New Zealand, thus sometimes also called as New Zealand Flax and were used by the Maori people for fibre. This flax variety grows beautiful long and broad, apricot red leaves margined with hints of bronze. The leaves are textured glossy that adds to their ornamental appearance. In summer Maori Sunrise will bloom tall panicles of small tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eUse Maori Sunrise as decorative border shrubs for their beautiful shades resembling sunrise colours. These are easy to grow bushy plants that demand low watering and maintenance. Phormium thrive well in full sun to partial sunlight when planted in a well-drained soil. 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