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Phormium 'Rosie Chameleon'

Also Known As

  • Phormium 'Rose Chameleon'
  • Rose Chameleon New Zealand Flax
  • Rosie Chameleon New Zealand Flax

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Phormium 'Rosie Chameleon' plant details

Phormium 'Rosie Chameleon' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze, burgundy and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Rosie Chameleon'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, burgundy and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, focal point, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Rosie Chameleon'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Phormium have cornered the market on structure and drama which is likely why they’re so popular. 'Rosie Chameleon' is beautiful cultivar with glowing reddish pink centres and burgundy edges. 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 similar size to 'Flamingo' but has brighter, orange pink color.
Leaves have a bronze edge with burgundy centers and a fine bronze vein through the middle.

Gardening facts about Phormium 'Rosie Chameleon' plant

How to Grow Phormium 'Rosie Chameleon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • bronze
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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