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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Phormiaceae (~Xanthorrhoeaceae) |
| Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Synonyms: [P. 'Double Delight'] |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 3-5 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Phormium 'Dark Delight' (Red New Zealand Flax) - New Zealand Flax cultivar that grows to 4 feet tall with slightly arching, 1-2 inch wide leaves that are a dark reddish brown. It blooms reliably in late spring to early summer with red flowers on upright stems to 5-6 feet tall. Plant in full sun to light shade. It can tolerate fairly dry conditions (coastal) but looks best with occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to 15-20 F. It is possibly root hardy below these temperatures but can suffer severe foliage damage unless protected. We propagate and sell crops of seedlings of 'Dark Delight' as "Dark Delight Seedlings" that are very close if not identical to this cultivar. One of the darkest flax hybrids readily available in the U.S. and one of our favorite of the flax. Introduced by Ms. Margaret Jones of Tauranga, New Zealand in 1979. Unfortunately we sold this variety out and did not keep enough stock to propagate from. Since there are many seedling forms of this plant in the nursery trade are working to rebuild quantities only from our originaly stock plants.
This description is based on research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in our nursery garden and in other gardens that we visit. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Phormium 'Dark Delight'.
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