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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Phormiaceae (~Xanthorrhoeaceae) |
| Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) |
| California Native (Plant List): Yes |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: 3-5 feet |
| Width: 3-5 feet |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Phormium 'Bobby Dazzler' (New Zealand Flax) - New Zealand Flax cultivar that grows to 3-5 ft. tall with slightly-arching 1 1/2" 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. Remove old foliage. 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. Possibly root hardy below these temperatures but with severe foliage damage unless protected. This Margaret Jones hybrid is beautiful but very unstable. Most of our stock reverted and we are currently not offering this cultivar. The name "Bobby Dazzler" is a slang term that equates to "Snappy Dresser" or one who wears attractive clothing.
This information about Phormium 'Bobby Dazzler' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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