flax lily 'Duet'

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Duet' is an evergreen perennial up to 80cm in height, with sword-shaped leaves green in the centre, variegated with cream along the margins. Flowers yellowish, seldom produced

flax lily 'Duet'

Scientific classification

Species
flax lily 'Duet' (Phormium 'Duet')
Genus
Phormium
Family
Asphodelaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun
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Distribution of flax lily 'Duet'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of flax lily 'Duet'

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flax lily 'Duet' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Deadhead in autumn to prevent winter rocking which can damage the plant

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or sow seed in the spring

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In frost-prone areas, provide a deep, dry mulch in winter

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to phormium mealybug

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