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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

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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