Phormium 'Flamingo' - 40-60 CM C3

Description
The Neuseelandflachs 'Flamingo' (Phormium tenax) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its orange-red flowers appear from July to September. The orange-rose coloured leaves are linear. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. Well-drained and nutrient-rich soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Neuseelandflachs 'Flamingo' reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and grows up to 50 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Neuseelandflachs 'Flamingo' are orange-pink, linear and have a dark green margin.

Spread
New Zealand.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
- As soon as temperatures no longer fall below 5°C, even at night, this plant can also be planted outdoors. A shower with lukewarm water will remove dust and revitalise your favourite. A semi-shady spot out of direct sunlight is best to prevent leaf damage. If necessary, the plant can also be repotted outdoors in spring, which saves cleaning work indoors. - Hardy, but frost-sensitive potted plants must be winterised before the first cold days. To do this, the pot can be wrapped with fleece, coconut or straw mats, jute or bubble wrap. Evergreen plants also need to be watered on frost-free winter days.

Flower
Phormium tenax 'Flamingo' forms orange-red flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, group planting, winter garden