Phormium ‘Apricot Queen’
Phormium 'Apricot Queen' is a bright and bold cultivar with yellow leaves with a subtle cast of apricot and green edges.
Phormium have cornered the market on structure and drama which is likely why they’re so popular. ‘Apricot Queen’ is a bright and bold cultivar with yellow leaves with a subtle cast of apricot and green edges. New Zealand Flax usually sail through our coastal BC winters but benefit from a mulch of leaves at their base and having their foliage tied up to help it resist heavy snowfalls. In colder climates, grow in pots and bring indoors to a frost-free environment.
Common Name: New Zealand Flax
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae (The Grass Tree Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-11
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Occurs near shores in New Zealand.
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