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Phormium 'Platts Black'

Always bet on 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

Phormium 'Platts Black'

Always bet on black
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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

Know Your Plant

Supplied as:

Established Plant in 3L Pot
Our shrubs are grown into large 3L pots to create a well developed root system and strong plant

Height on arrival:

Eventual height:

90-120cm

Eventual spread:

90-120cm
Spreads to approx 90-120cm

Time to first crop:

Flower colour:

Red
Stalks of tubular red flowers in summer

Habit:

Clump-forming
Forms a large clump of foliage

Hardiness:

Half hardy
H3 - Hardy in coastal / mild areas except in hard winters and at risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter. Can survive with artificial winter protection.

Rootstock:

Spacing:

90cm
Plant 90cm apart to allow for spreading.

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

For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page

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