Phormium 'Emerald Gem'
New Zealand Flax 'Emerald Gem'
Description:
Compact, evergreen New Zealand native flax with upright, arching green leaves that form a tidy, clumping habit. Its rich emerald-green foliage provides year-round structure, colour, and texture in the garden. A hardy and adaptable cultivar, it is well suited to contemporary landscapes, mass planting, borders, and containers where its architectural foliage creates strong visual impact.
Height:
60–90cm
Width:
60–90cm
Position:
Full sun to part shade. Performs best in full sun for strong, compact growth but tolerates partial shade. Suitable for exposed sites and coastal conditions once established.
Soil:
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil but is highly adaptable to a range of soil types. Tolerates sandy soils and poorer conditions once established but performs best with consistent moisture and good drainage.
Uses:
- Borders and mass planting
- Contemporary and native gardens
- Coastal landscapes
- Containers and large pots
- Low-maintenance gardens
- Architectural foliage planting
Care Tips:
- Water regularly during establishment; once established it is drought tolerant but performs best with occasional deep watering during extended dry periods
- Remove old, damaged, or tired leaves at the base to maintain a tidy appearance
- Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy foliage growth
- Divide established clumps in spring if plants become overcrowded
- Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the crown
- Hardy and well suited to New Zealand conditions, tolerating wind, coastal exposure, and light frost once established
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