Here is a great plant that will cope with hotter summers and colder winters that the UK now experiences.
Latin name: Phormium tenax
Description: Very tough and dramatic architectural plants that need little maintenance, in a range of sizes to suit every garden. P. tenax is a clump forming perennial with dark green, rigid, upright, sword-like leaves 2m or more long. ‘Variegata’ has striking green leaves edged in cramy yellow. P. cookianum is smaller with arching leaves, with a good range of hybrids in striking colours.
Hardiness: Hardy to about -10C for short periods
Height: 1-2m or mo
Position: Full sun preferred, although will tolerate dappled shade for part of the day
Soil: Any well drained garden soil
Water: Water well to establish and much well to retain as much moisture as possible
Here is a great plant that will cope with hotter summers and colder winters that the UK now experiences.
Latin name: Phormium tenax
Description: Very tough and dramatic architectural plants that need little maintenance, in a range of sizes to suit every garden. P. tenax is a clump forming perennial with dark green, rigid, upright, sword-like leaves 2m or more long. ‘Variegata’ has striking green leaves edged in cramy yellow. P. cookianum is smaller with arching leaves, with a good range of hybrids in striking colours.
Hardiness: Hardy to about -10C for short periods
Height: 1-2m or mo
Position: Full sun preferred, although will tolerate dappled shade for part of the day
Soil: Any well drained garden soil
Water: Water well to establish and much well to retain as much moisture as possible
Usage: As a feature plant or in a large container