Phormium Tenax Pink Stripe

Phormium tenax ‘Pink Stripe’ (Pink Stripe New Zealand Flax)
Botanical Name: Phormium tenax ‘Pink Stripe’
Common Name: Pink Stripe New Zealand Flax
Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental foliage plant
Growing Conditions
Sun: Full sun to partial shade (best leaf colour develops in full sun).
Water: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, it is drought tolerant but performs best with occasional deep watering during dry periods.
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil. Adapts to sandy, loamy, and clay soils if drainage is good.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Height: 1.2–1.8 m.
Spread: 1–1.5 m.
Features
Striking sword-shaped green leaves with bold pink and cream stripes.
Evergreen, providing year-round colour and texture.
Excellent architectural feature for modern and coastal gardens.
Low maintenance and wind tolerant.
Produces tall flower spikes with reddish flowers in summer, attracting birds.
Ideal Uses
Feature plant.
Mass planting.
Coastal gardens.
Water-wise landscapes.
Large containers and patio pots.
Borders and mixed garden beds.
Care
Remove old or damaged leaves at the base to keep plants neat.
Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring.
Divide mature clumps every few years if required.
Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Frost Tolerance
Light frost tolerant. Protect young plants from severe frost.
Indigenous
No – Native to New Zealand.
Edible
No – Grown as an ornamental foliage plant