Phormium 'Pink Stripe' (v)

RHS Plant Profile
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Shrubs

An evergreen, clump-forming perennial to 2m with broad, leathery, strap-shaped leaves, upright then arching, in dark olive-green with one or more pink stripes along the edges. Mature plants may produce clusters of dark red flowers on upright stems in summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Sand, Loam

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Sand Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asphodelaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Phormium are evergreen perennials, making a large clump of leathery, strap-shaped leaves, with tall panicles of small, tubular flowers in summer
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. May need the protection of a deep, dry winter mulch in northern and frost-prone areas

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Architectural
  • Coastal
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Remove dead or damaged leaves in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to phormium mealybug

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)