Phormium ‘Rosie Chameleon’

Phormium 'Rosie Chameleon' is beautiful cultivar with glowing reddish pink centres and burgundy edges.

Phormium have cornered the market on structure and drama which is likely why they’re so popular. ‘Rosie Chameleon’ is beautiful cultivar with glowing reddish pink centres and burgundy 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

Foliage Colour:  Burgundy/Red/Purple

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Perennial

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

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Fragrance:  No

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Benefits:  Hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Occurs near shores in New Zealand.

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