Phormium 'Flamingo'

Also Known As

Phormium 'Pink Flamingo'
Flamingo New Zealand Flax
Pink Flamingo New Zealand Flax

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-4'

planting zones

8b-11

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Phormium 'Flamingo' plant details

Phormium 'Flamingo' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze, pink and variegated foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Flamingo'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, pink and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Flamingo'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Soft pink purple evergreen leaves makes a great container plant or garden plant.

By: Gossler Farms

A brightly-colored little flax with upright blades bearing vertical stripes in orange, pale green and yellow. Plants have a compact form and grow to no more than 20" with a slightly lesser spread, making them ideal candidates for containers. Hardy to 25F.

By: Native Sons

Our hottest selection, this 2-3' tri-colored beauty deserves a place of distinction! We like to pair it with pink roses and silvery lavenders…or how bout that special pot?? Sun/Light shade. Low-moderate water. Hardy to 15-20 degrees F.