Botanical Name: Phormium āPink Stripeā
Common Names: Pink Stripe New Zealand Flax, Variegated New Zealand Flax
š Product Description
Phormium āPink Stripeā is a striking evergreen ornamental foliage plant valued for its upright, sword-like leaves marked with soft pink, cream, and green variegation. The colourful striped foliage adds a bright architectural accent to the garden and remains attractive throughout the year.
This compact to medium-sized New Zealand Flax forms a tidy clump and works beautifully in containers, mixed borders, and contemporary landscapes. Its variegated foliage provides excellent contrast against darker green or bronze plants and creates a fresh, modern look in outdoor spaces.
Hardy and low maintenance, Phormium āPink Stripeā performs well in a wide range of South African conditions and is a reliable year-round foliage feature.
š Size When Fully Grown
Height: 80 cm ā 1.2 m
Spread: 80 cm ā 1 m
Growth Habit: Upright clump-forming evergreen foliage plant
Growth Rate: Moderate
š± Best Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to sandy or loamy soils
Water:
⢠Water regularly during establishment
⢠Moderately drought tolerant once established
⢠Avoid prolonged waterlogged soil
Feeding: Apply compost or a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to maintain strong foliage colour and healthy growth.
Maintenance:
⢠Remove old or damaged leaves at the base
⢠Very low maintenance
⢠Divide clumps if overcrowded after several years
š¦ļø Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)
Best Planting Time: Spring or early autumn
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Climate Suitability: Suitable for most South African regions
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost once established
Wind Tolerance: Good, including coastal conditions
š¼ Additional Benefits
⢠Attractive pink-striped foliage
⢠Strong architectural form
⢠Low maintenance
⢠Excellent colour contrast plant
⢠Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
šæ Ideal Uses
ā Feature container plant
ā Mixed borders
ā Modern landscape design
ā Patio and courtyard planting
ā Coastal and water-wise gardens

