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Phormium 'Bobby Dazzler' (Bobby Dazzler New Zealand Flax) - A New Zealand Flax cultivar that grows to 3 to 4 feet tall with slightly-arching 1 1/2 inch wide leaves that are striped with deep maroon and scarlet. Similar to the cultivar 'Dazzler' ( the reddest of the Flax), but larger and more upright.
Plant in full sun to light shade. Can tolerate fairly dry conditions (coastal) but looks best with occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to 15-20° F and possibly root hardy below these temperatures but with severe foliage damage unless protected. Tends to revert and old foliage lose color so remove old foliage and any off-colored new leaves.
This Margaret Jones hybrid is beautiful but very unstable. Most of our stock of this cultivar reverted so we discontinued offering it. The name "Bobby Dazzler" is a slang term that equates to "Snappy Dresser" or one who wears attractive clothing.
The information displayed on this page about Phormium 'Bobby Dazzler' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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