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Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' - Bronze Flax

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Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' is a vibrant, hard-wearing, and low-maintenance perennial, popularly known as Bronze Flax. Originating from New Zealand, this arresting plant boasts a rich, bronze-purple foliage comprised of sword-like leaves, enhancing any outdoor space with its architectural elegance and year-round colour. The Bronze Flax sprawls up to an impressive 2 meters in height and 1. 5 meters in width, making a unique, bold statement in any landscape design. Come summertime, the plant unveils its darling red tubular flowers, drawing in birds and beneficial insects, perfect for nature enthusiasts. Its resilience is notable, thriving in full sun to partial shade and demonstrating drought-resistance, making it a highly versatile choice for most landscapes. Whether utilized in complex border designs, striking beds or straightforward container gardening, the Bronze Flax lends an air of majestic beauty and durability to any surroundings.

  • Size: Up to 2 meters tall and 1.5 meters wide
  • Flowers: Tubular, red flowers
  • Foliage: Bronze-purple, sword-shaped leaves
  • Water usage: Low (Drought-resistant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts wildlife: Attracts birds and beneficial insects
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