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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Phormiaceae (Phormiums) |
| Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Synonyms: [P. 'Red Stripe'] |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Phormium 'Dazzler' (New Zealand Flax) - New Zealand Flax cultivar that grows to 3 feet tall with slightly arching 1 1/2 inch wide leaves that are striped with deep maroon and scarlet. We have never noted this cultivar to flower in our gardens. Plant in full sun to light shade - may sun burn in full sun in Southern California. Can tolerate fairly dry conditions (coastal) but looks best with occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to 15-20 F. Possibly root hardy below these temperatures but with severe foliage damage unless protected. The reddest of the Flax and fairly stable in that new foliage shoots did not revert much but a very slow grower with a tendency for the older foliage to loose the reddish colors. Introduced by Mr. Ralph Jordon of Australasian Nurseries in Pakuranga, New Zealand. Several years ago an attempt was made to reproduce this plant through micro propagation techniques (tissue culture) and although the resulting plants lacked the variegation that was the "dazzle" of this cultivar the end product was a very nice all red dwarf plant that we called Phormium 'Monrovia Red'.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Phormium 'Dazzler' .
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