Phormium 'Alison Blackman'
Phormium 'Alison Blackman' also known as the New Zealand Flax are large evergreen perennials with striking sword-shaped leaves. The leaves are olive green, with golden cream centres and orangey-red margins.
Ideally placed in a sunny border, in moist but well-drained soil. Easy to grow and tolerant of salt-laden winds. Remove dead or damaged leaves during spring.
Plant Habit: Clump forming
Soil Type: Loam, Sand
Aspect: South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Foliage: Evergreen
Soil pH: Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Hardiness Rating (RHS): H3 (-5°C to 1°C)
Supplied at a height of approximately 80-100cm in a 20L pot