Phormium Flax "Pink Stripe" 2Liter

Botanical Name: Phormium ‘Pink Stripe’
Common Names: Pink Stripe New Zealand Flax, Pink Variegated Flax, Variegated New Zealand Flax

Plant Type: Flax
Species Group: Ornamental Phormium cultivar, not typically listed as a straight tenax

📌 Product Description

Phormium ‘Pink Stripe’ is a striking evergreen ornamental foliage plant admired for its upright to arching strap-like leaves flushed with bronze and marked with vivid pink tones. Its colourful foliage adds bold contrast, texture, and architectural form to the garden, making it an excellent feature plant for year-round interest.

This decorative flax forms a neat clump and is especially effective in mixed borders, feature containers, patio gardens, and contemporary landscape settings. Its dramatic foliage contrasts beautifully with green shrubs, silver-leaved plants, flowering perennials, and succulents, while its hardy nature allows it to perform well in many South African conditions.

Low maintenance and highly decorative, Phormium ‘Pink Stripe’ is ideal for gardeners wanting a colourful foliage accent with a modern, elegant appearance.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 80 cm – 1.2 m
Spread: 60 cm – 1 m
Growth Habit: Upright to slightly arching, clump-forming evergreen foliage plant
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 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
• Performs best with occasional deep watering during extended dry periods
• Avoid waterlogged soil

Feeding: Apply compost or a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and maintain strong foliage colour.

Maintenance:
• Remove old or damaged leaves at the base
• Very low maintenance once established
• Divide mature clumps if they become overcrowded

🌦️ 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, especially temperate, mild inland, and coastal areas
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost once established
Wind Tolerance: Good, including coastal conditions

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Attractive pink and bronze-toned foliage
• Strong architectural shape
• Brightens mixed plantings
• Low maintenance and hardy
• Excellent for containers and feature planting

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Feature container plant
✔ Mixed borders
✔ Patio and courtyard planting
✔ Contemporary landscape design
✔ Coastal gardens