Phormium 'Platts Black'
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Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Phormium 'Platts Black'
- A small but robust evergreen, clump-forming perennial
- This dark-leaved Phormium variety has vertical, sword-shaped chocolate-to-black toned leaves. Stalks of tubular red flowers are produced in summer
- Brings a fabulous architectural effect to pots or borders, where it will provide texture and a focal point, or a contrast to lighter coloured plants. Thrives in full sun or partial shade
- Grows to a compact 90-120cm wide and tall
- A hardy perennial which will tolerate cold down to -5 but prefers a sheltered spot
- DIsease resistant and suitable for any soil type
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Phormium 'Platts Black' can be grown in a pot, provided it has adequate drainage and a container at least 40 cm wide.
How big does it get?
The Phormium 'Platts Black' typically reaches a mature height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Phormium 'Platts Black' performs best in full sun to partial shade, adapting well to most typical garden environments.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The Phormium 'Platts Black' is versatile and will grow well in most soil types, provided they are relatively well-drained.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Phormium 'Platts Black' needs deep watering of about 25 to 50 millimetres per week during its establishment phase, after which it becomes more drought-tolerant.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Phormium 'Platts Black' does not strictly need pruning, but can be lightly trimmed to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood.
How hardy is this plant?
Phormium 'Platts Black' is borderline hardy with an RHS rating of H3, tolerating temperatures down to -5°C, and requires winter protection or a very sheltered, mild coastal location in the UK.
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Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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