Phormium 'Platts Black'
The Highlights
- 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
The Highlights
- 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
Care Guide
Excellent pest and disease resistance
Generally pest and disease free. Watch out for Phormium mealybug - these grey 5mm long insects can form colonies on the upper leaves. Small populations can be tolerated, but more than this will require pruning out of affected foliage.
Water when new
Water regularly when newly planted, especially during dry periods. Once the roots have established, it will need very little watering except in prolonged hot and dry periods.
Full sun to partial shade
Grows best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade
Any moist, well-drained soil
Thrives in a variety of soils as long as they're well-draining. If your soil is particularly clay-heavy and/or gets waterlogged often then consider mixing in plenty of organic matter such as garden compost and possibly some perlite to improve drainage.
No feeding required
No need to feed - but you can give the soil a nutrient boost by applying a layer of mulch each spring. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
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