Phormium Tenax Carousel "Flax Lily" 2Liter

Phormium ‘Carousel’

Common Names

• New Zealand Flax
• Phormium
• Flax Lily

Botanical Name

Phormium tenax ‘Carousel’

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Product Description

Phormium ‘Carousel’ is an evergreen, architectural perennial admired for its dramatic, sword-shaped leaves with green, cream, and pink variegation. Its bold, upright, and arching foliage adds colour, texture, and structure to any garden. Ideal for borders, feature plantings, coastal gardens, and containers, this low-maintenance plant thrives in a variety of conditions, making it perfect for South African landscapes.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 1–1.5 m
• Spread: ± 0.8–1.2 m
• Growth habit: Clump-forming, upright and arching

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Foliage colours are most vibrant in full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of sandy, loamy, and coastal soils
• Watering: Moderate
  • Drought-tolerant once established
• Climate:
  • Thrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions
  • Frost-hardy once established
• Maintenance: Low
  • Minimal pruning; remove old or damaged leaves as needed

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring or autumn
• Active Growing Season: Spring through summer
• Dormant Season: Winter (growth slows)
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Excellent for feature garden beds, rockeries, and container planting
  • Provides year-round colour, texture, and architectural interest