Phormium tenax 'Variegatum' - 125-150 CM C50

Description
The New Zealand flax 'Variegatum' (Phormium tenax) is an orange-red flowering plant with linear, multi-coloured leaves. This upright plant thrives best in a sunny to semi-shady location.

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the New Zealand flax 'Variegatum's are multicoloured, linear.

Spread
New Zealand.

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
Prefers a well-drained, humus-rich substrate Commercially available container plant soil.

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 without 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
The orange-red flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Tubs, group planting, conservatory