Product description
Phormium Gold Sword is a very handsome evergreen perennial plant that features beautiful yellow and green sword-like leaves. These broad leaves are the dominating attribute of the plant. It is an excellent architectural plant grown in low borders along other taller flowering shrubs. Phormium is native to New Zealand deriving its traits from the coastal regions.
Gold Sword has a bushy and upright clump-forming habit that makes it an effective single garden specimen. When grown in groups, these plants form eye-catching elegant border shrubs. It has long sword-like leaves with bright yellow centres with occasional hints of pink. The central yellow is margined with dark green that looks very lush all around the year.
In summer, when the plants mature you might be able to see small red flowers that will attract hummingbirds, as they provide nectar. In New Zealand these plants are attracted to the Tui birds. Gold Sword Flax plant are easy to grow bushy shrubs that demand low watering and care.
Plant them in a well-drained soil in a partial shade spot and watch how this grassy plant will stand tall all round the year. They grow in an arching style to a height of up to 2 feet. They will ask for little pruning only to remove any damaged leaves. These are cold hardy plants that develop tolerance to drought once they mature.
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Phormium 'Gold Sword'
Phormium 'Gold Sword'
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Product description
Phormium Gold Sword is a very handsome evergreen perennial plant that features beautiful yellow and green sword-like leaves. These broad leaves are the dominating attribute of the plant. It is an excellent architectural plant grown in low borders along other taller flowering shrubs. Phormium is native to New Zealand deriving its traits from the coastal regions.
Gold Sword has a bushy and upright clump-forming habit that makes it an effective single garden specimen. When grown in groups, these plants form eye-catching elegant border shrubs. It has long sword-like leaves with bright yellow centres with occasional hints of pink. The central yellow is margined with dark green that looks very lush all around the year.
In summer, when the plants mature you might be able to see small red flowers that will attract hummingbirds, as they provide nectar. In New Zealand these plants are attracted to the Tui birds. Gold Sword Flax plant are easy to grow bushy shrubs that demand low watering and care.
Plant them in a well-drained soil in a partial shade spot and watch how this grassy plant will stand tall all round the year. They grow in an arching style to a height of up to 2 feet. They will ask for little pruning only to remove any damaged leaves. These are cold hardy plants that develop tolerance to drought once they mature.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Prune Phormium's dead or damaged leaves regularly to maintain a neat appearance and encourage healthy new growth.
How to Water
Water Phormium regularly, especially in dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. Ensure the soil remains moist but well-drained. Once established, Phormium is drought-tolerant and requires less frequent watering.
How to Plant
Plant Phormium in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the root ball, place the plant in the hole, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting to help settle the soil around the roots.
