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New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Surfer'

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Overview

Phormium 'Surfer' is a striking, evergreen perennial with robust, sword-shaped leaves that arch elegantly. This New Zealand Flax variant showcases rich olive-green foliage with crimson edging, reaching heights of 2-3 feet and spreads up to 2 feet wide. Low maintenance and drought tolerant, it thrives in full sun to part shade and is perfect for adding contrast in borders or as a focal point in coastal gardens. Hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–10Climate Temperate
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — Phormium 'Surfer' is a striking, evergreen perennial with robust, sword-shaped leaves that arch elegantly
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — This New Zealand Flax variant showcases rich olive-green foliage with crimson edgingNew Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — reaching heights of 2-3 feet and spreads up to 2 feet wideNew Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — Low maintenance and drought tolerantNew Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — It is a cultivar known for its stunning foliageNew Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — which boasts a vivid blend of deep bronze and lush green colors

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Phormiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — Phormium 'Surfer' is a striking, evergreen perennial with robust, sword-shaped leaves that arch elegantly
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — This New Zealand Flax variant showcases rich olive-green foliage with crimson edging
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — reaching heights of 2-3 feet and spreads up to 2 feet wide
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — Low maintenance and drought tolerant
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — It is a cultivar known for its stunning foliage
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — which boasts a vivid blend of deep bronze and lush green colors

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