New Zealand flax

How to Grow and Care for New Zealand flax

New Zealand flax · Phormium tenax
Also known as: common flax lily; flax bush; New Zealand hemp

Grows best in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. May need protecting in northern climes

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Planting and Growing New Zealand flax

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep soak thoroughly, let soil partially dry between waterings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingSlow-release granular fertilizer applied once in early spring
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Care Tips

Grows best in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. May need protecting in northern climes

How to Water New Zealand flax?

Deep soak thoroughly, let soil partially dry between waterings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for New Zealand flax?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for New Zealand flax?

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What Soil Is Best for New Zealand flax?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for New Zealand flax?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize New Zealand flax?

Slow-release granular fertilizer applied once in early spring

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How to Prune New Zealand flax?

Dead or damaged leaves may be removed in the spring

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How to Propagate New Zealand flax?

Propagate by seed sown in spring or by division in spring

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How to Transplant New Zealand flax?

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How to Care for New Zealand flax in Winter?

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How to Plant New Zealand flax?

Grows best in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. May need protecting in northern climes

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How to Repot New Zealand flax?

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How to Harvest New Zealand flax?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to phormium mealybug

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The Toxicity of New Zealand flax

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Attributes of New Zealand flax

Plant typeShrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginNew Zealand

Scientific Classification

Species
Phormium tenax
Genus
Phormium
Family
Asphodelaceae
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FAQs About New Zealand flax

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