{"product_id":"pblar-xl-1","title":"Phormium Black Rage","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"is747d\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"25\"\u003ePhormium Black Rage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eBlack Flax | New Zealand Flax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rzkdgm\" data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"99\"\u003ePhormium 'Black Rage'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dramatic New Zealand flax selected for its exceptionally dark, near-black foliage and compact architectural form. Its bold upright leaves create a striking focal point, adding depth and contrast to modern landscapes while pairing beautifully with silver, green and variegated planting combinations. Hardy, low maintenance and adaptable, it is an excellent choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"544\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"559\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"600\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eRich, near-black sword-like leaves that retain their colour year-round.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"690\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eMature plants may produce tall flower spikes with nectar-rich blooms that attract birds.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"869\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"802\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eDense, upright clumping habit with strong architectural appeal.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"888\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eModerate.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"936\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Ecological Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eA New Zealand native cultivar that provides nectar for native birds when flowering and offers excellent year-round structure.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1b8r69m\" data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1092\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1101\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1131\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1140\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"snqje5\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1185\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1196\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1237\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1267\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1279\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eWell-drained soil; tolerant of a wide range of soil types.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1357\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eModerate moisture once established; drought tolerant after establishment.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1451\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eFrost hardy, wind tolerant and well suited to coastal conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13mtzzi\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003ePhormium 'Black Rage' is ideal for modern gardens, feature plantings, borders, driveways, courtyards, containers and mass planting. Its bold foliage creates outstanding contrast against lighter-coloured plants and hard landscaping, making it a favourite for contemporary landscape designs. It also performs well in coastal gardens and public landscapes where durability and low maintenance are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"6jvphn\" data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eRemove older or damaged leaves at the base as required to keep plants looking tidy. Once established, this flax requires very little maintenance and benefits from occasional feeding to encourage vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18ph8de\" data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003ePlant alongside silver foliage, grasses or variegated flaxes for maximum visual contrast. It also combines beautifully with NZ native tussocks, hebes and architectural shrubs to create strong year-round planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k79i40\" data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003eThe deep foliage colour of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003ePhormium 'Black Rage'\u003c\/strong\u003e provides one of the darkest foliage tones available among New Zealand flax cultivars, making it a popular choice for contemporary landscape designers seeking bold contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jliojy\" data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003eWhy Choose Phormium Black Rage?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003eIf you're looking for a compact flax with dramatic dark foliage, exceptional toughness and year-round architectural impact, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003ePhormium 'Black Rage'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an outstanding choice for both feature planting and mass landscape use.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2971\"\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003eThese are our Premium XL size in 1.5l round pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ornamental Flax","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":44673068728386,"sku":"PBLA-XL-1","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/4545\/files\/Phormium_black_rage_00_R93KHAHMAHUI.jpg?v=1785869319","url":"https:\/\/greenmachine.nz\/products\/pblar-xl-1","provider":"Greenmachine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}