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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.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A similar size to 'Flamingo' but has brighter, orange pink color.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Leaves have a bronze edge with burgundy centers and a fine bronze vein through the middle.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    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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    aka New Zealand Flax

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Phormium 'Pink Panther' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Phormium 'Pink Stripe'

    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'

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    Plant Type

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    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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    Phormium 'Maori Sunrise'

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    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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