Photo of Phormium 'Pink Panther' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Phormium 'Pink Panther'

Also Known As

  • New Zealand Flax

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Phormium 'Pink Panther' plant details

Phormium 'Pink Panther' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with chocolate, green, pink and variegated foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Pink Panther'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen chocolate, green, pink and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: showy, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Pink Panther'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Phormium have cornered the market on structure and drama which is likely why they’re so popular. 'Pink Panther' is a dramatic cultivar with glowing pink leaves edged in burgundy brown. New Zealand Flax usually sail through our coastal BC winters but benefit from a mulch of leaves at their base and having their foliage tied up to help it resist heavy snowfalls. In colder climates, grow in pots and bring indoors to a frost-free environment.
A purple and pink striped phormium that grows quickly into a handsome specimen.

Gardening facts about Phormium 'Pink Panther' plant

How to Grow Phormium 'Pink Panther'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • pink
    • green
    • chocolate
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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