Looking for a striking, medium-sized bronze flax plant that will add some drama to your garden or patio? Meet Phormium 'Bronze Baby' - a cultivar of New Zealand Flax that is simply gorgeous. This plant grows to 4 to 6 feet tall, with upright dark reddish-brown foliage that curves gracefully at the tips. It's a real showstopper!
Phormium 'Bronze Baby' thrives in full sun to light shade and is quite drought tolerant once established. It's perfect for gardens in dry, coastal areas - but looks best with occasional irrigation. If you're looking for a beautiful, unique plant that is easy to care for, this is the one for you!
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
Water requirement: Medium
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Soil: Loam, sandy and well drained
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Slow
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: Medium
Frost tolerance: Medium
Wind tolerance: High
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Colour: Brown, Purple
Variegation: Yes
Size: Large
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display
Flower colour: Red
Flower fragrant: No
Flowering season: Summer
Fruit: Yes