Phormium Ruby Tuesday "New Zealand Flax" 19cmPot

Botanical Name

Phormium 'Ruby Tuesday'

Common Names

• Ruby Tuesday New Zealand Flax
• Ruby Tuesday Flax
• New Zealand Flax

Product Description

Phormium 'Ruby Tuesday' is a striking evergreen ornamental plant admired for its rich burgundy-red, sword-shaped foliage that adds bold colour and architectural interest to gardens throughout the year. Its upright, clumping growth habit makes it an excellent feature plant for modern landscapes, decorative pots, borders, and commercial landscaping projects.

The dramatic foliage provides year-round visual appeal and creates a stunning contrast when planted alongside green, silver, or flowering plants. Its compact size makes it particularly suitable for smaller gardens, courtyards, patios, and contemporary outdoor spaces where colour and structure are desired.

Exceptionally hardy and drought tolerant once established, Phormium 'Ruby Tuesday' is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.

Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 80 cm – 1.2 m
• Spread: 80 cm – 1 m

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Moderate watering while establishing; drought tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Frost Tolerance: Moderate frost tolerant
• Maintenance: Low; remove old or damaged leaves as required to maintain a neat appearance

Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Plant throughout the year with adequate watering, although spring and autumn are the ideal planting seasons. Phormium performs best in well-drained soil and develops its richest foliage colour when grown in full sun.

Additional Benefits

• Rich burgundy-red foliage throughout the year
• Compact architectural growth habit
• Excellent drought tolerance once established
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow
• Ideal for modern and contemporary gardens
• Suitable for decorative pots and feature planting
• Excellent contrast plant for mixed landscapes
• Suitable for coastal gardens
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Ideal Uses

• Feature planting
• Decorative pots and planters
• Garden borders
• Mass planting
• Courtyards
• Patio displays
• Modern landscapes
• Commercial landscaping
• Residential gardens
• Coastal gardens
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use