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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.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A purple and pink striped phormium that grows quickly into a handsome specimen.

    By: Gossler Farms

    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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    aka Phormium tenax 'Pink Stripe', ink Stripe New Zealand Flax

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Phormium 'Pink Stripe' foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Phormium 'Platt's Black'

    aka Phormium tenax 'Platt's Black', Platt's Black New Zealand Flax, Platt's Black New Zealand Flax

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Phormium 'Platt's Black' foliage by Stickpen
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    aka Phormium 'Rainbow Sunrise', Maori Sunrise New Zealand Flax, New Zealand Flax

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Phormium 'Maori Sunrise' foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Phormium 'Sundowner'

    aka New Zealand Flax

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Phormium 'Sundowner' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Phormium 'Tom Thumb'

    aka New Zealand Flax

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Phormium 'Tom Thumb' foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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