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Apricot Queen

aka Flax A NZ native Flax cultivar that has a brilliant upright form and green leaves tinted in apricot. Easy to grow in just about any position you desire. However it will look its best with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Groom to keep tidy. Evergreen. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated.

Black Magic

aka Flax Native. A special little dwarf flax with attractive, jet black, fine foliage that is highlighted with a lime green margin. An ideal accent plant for borders or for mass planting. Looks good in container too. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen. Flower colour: Yellow / Red. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Dark.

Black Rage

aka Flax Native. This Flax is far more attractive than its name suggests. The arching swords of foliage are a very attractive smoky black shade with hints of moody blue. Prefers a sunny open position in soil that is not too wet. Feed regularly to maintain colour. Hardy, evergreen. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen.

Blondie

aka Flax Native. A unique and striking small Flax with variegated foliage made up of pale cream and chartreuse stripes. The foliage is narrow and slightly twisted and has a strong weeping tendency. Fabulous for group planting or containers. Easy to grow in morning sun or part shade. Evergreen. PVR. Flower colour: Brown / Yellow. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated.

C Purpurea

aka Mountain Flax Native. A smaller red foliage variety of mountain flax. Gracefully drooping long bronze leaves and in spring long flower spikes, loved by native birds. An all purpose plant adds colour and texture to your garden. Thrives in wet or dry soils, tolerates sunny, shady and exposed areas. Evergreen Flower colour: Yellow. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Red.

Cookianum

aka Mountain Flax Native. Yellow flowers appear November to January. Smaller growing than ordinary Flax. Does not like to be water logged but will withstand drought and salt laden wind. Effective in pebble gardens against large boulders. Good for mass planting and erosion control. Evergreen Flower colour: Yellow. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Cream Delight

aka Flax Native. A compact Flax with attractively arching foliage. The broad leaves have a band of cream, edged with green which is in turn margined with red. Easy to grow in just about any position you desire however will look its best with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Groom to keep tidy. Evergreen Flower colour: Yellow / Red. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated.

Crimson and Clover

A nice tidy and compact flax that looks stunning with its Green and red stripes that are intense when grown in full sun. They like it well drained, will tolerate frosts, coastal conditions and poor soils. Looking good in a pot on the deck or in a bulk landscape in the garden or around the pool. Hardy. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Red.

Dark Delight

aka Flax Native. A beautiful medium sized flax with the deepest wine coloured, sword shaped foliage. Imagine the effect of a large drift of these swaying in the breeze. Alternatively stunning in a container. Easy to grow in just about any condition. Evergreen. Flower colour: Brown. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Red.

Duet

aka Flax An award winning Flax valued because of the attractive variegated foliage and nice tidy, compact habit. The sword like leaves have a green centre and are edged with a soft creamy yellow. Will grow just about anywhere and is very hardy. Evergreen. RHS AGM. Flower colour: Yellow / Red. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated.

Dusky Chief

aka Flax Clump forming upright growing flax which has striking leaves of dark red with a silvery underside. An ideal accent plant for borders or for mass planting. Looks good in container too. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen. Flower colour: Yellow. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Dark.

Emerald Gem

aka Flax An excellent small green Flax with bold erect lime green foliage. Suitable for mass planting in smaller gardens or equally quite fabulous as a container plant. Easy to grow in just about any garden conditions. Evergreen. Flower colour: Yellow / Red. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Emerald Green

aka Flax An excellent small green Flax with bold erect lime green foliage. Suitable for mass planting in smaller gardens or equally quite fabulous as a container plant. Easy to grow in just about any garden conditions. Groom regularly so this delightful plant will always look its best. Evergreen. Flower colour: Yellow / Red. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Evening Glow

aka Flax Native. A striking Flax with gracefully arching leaves that are mainly toned a nice rich red outlined with a margin of darker red. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Very effective when planted in groups. Evergreen. Flower colour: Brown. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Red.

Firebird

aka Flax Dramatic vibrant red sword-shaped leaves edged with vivid red make a dramatic statement in the garden. A strong erect grower.An ideal accent plant for borders or for mass planting. Looks good in container too. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen. Flower colour: Yellow. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Dark.

Golden Ray

aka Flax Native Arching sword like foliage in rich green outlined with yellow, forms a nice robust clump. Tolerant of sun or part shade and very hardy and easy to grow. Looks striking when mass planted. Evergreen. Flower colour: Brown / Yellow. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated.

Green Dwarf

aka Flax Native. A neat and tidy little flax with fresh green upright foliage. Looks good planted in groups or can look quite striking in the right container. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Yellow flower heads in spring-summer. Evergreen. Flower colour: Yellow. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Guardsman

aka Flax Flax. Guardsman features bronzy burgundy leaves, bright red along the margins. The strong structural element and rich colour delivers an impact whether in container or in the landscape. Drought resistant. Evergreen Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Red.

Jack Spratt

aka Flax Native Little 'Jack Spratt' will not get fat as it is a delightful dwarf flax with narrow upright bronze-red leaves. Looks particularly good group planted. Tough and hardy and quite well groomed. Plant in sun or part shade. Evergreen. Flower colour: Brown. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Brown.

Jester

aka Flax This is just a fabulous flax that has won much admiration both in NZ and world wide. The bright pink arching leaves are striped attractively in green. Looks stunning group planted or make a simple statement by planting in colour coordinated containers. Easy to grow. Evergreen. Flower colour: Brown. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated.