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Phormium 'Surfer Bronze'

Also Known As

  • Surfer Bronze New Zealand Flax

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Phormium 'Surfer Bronze' plant details

Phormium 'Surfer Bronze' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze and green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Surfer Bronze'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, infrequent-blooming, rock garden, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Surfer Bronze'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Narrow twisted erect blades that are olive green with both the dark red-brown leaf margins and keeled mid-rib. Has a 3-4' tall narrow inflorescence bearing red flowers. Full sun to partial shade. Hardy to 15-20 °F.

Gardening facts about Phormium 'Surfer Bronze' plant

How to Grow Phormium 'Surfer Bronze'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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