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. Similar to 'Maori Sunrise' but smaller. The variegation is a little unstable and needs attention to ensure plant does not revert to a larger bronze flax. A very nice and showy plant for a potted specimen when it is well maintained.

We sold this plant from 1992 until 2007. It was more widely introduced into the US market in 1993 by Malanseuns Pleasure Plants in South Africa. 

The information displayed on this page about Phormium 'Flamingo' is based on the research we have conducted about it in our nursery library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include our own observations made about this plant as it grows in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant have performed in the containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we have received from others and welcome hearing from anyone with information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information that will aid others to better grow it.