Name: Phormium Ruby Tuesday "New Zealand Flax" 19cmPot
SKU: MAL588
Price: 184.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Phormium Ruby Tuesday "New Zealand Flax" 19cmPot

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Product Details

Weight: 1.00 kg

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

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