Phormium 'Surfer'
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A clump-forming, evergreen perennial with leathery, upright, arching red, purple and bronze foliage, and occasional upright stems of red flowers which appear in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Phormium 'Surfer' (Phormium 'Surfer')
- Genus
- Phormium
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Phormium 'Surfer' pictures
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Distribution of Phormium 'Surfer'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Phormium 'Surfer'
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Phormium 'Surfer' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningDead or damaged leaves may be removed in the spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrows 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. See phormium cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Maybe susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to phormium mealybug
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