{"product_id":"ppep-7-5","title":"5x Phormium Pepe - $7.99 each","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"\u003ePhormium ‘Pepe’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePhormium ‘Pepe’ is one of the smallest and tidiest New Zealand flax cultivars, renowned for its compact form and bright olive-green foliage. Exceptionally hardy and low maintenance, this dwarf flax is ideal for small gardens, pots, borders and native plantings where a miniature structural plant is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Narrow, upright to gently arching olive-green leaves. Clean, fresh colouring year-round with a fine texture that suits modern and naturalistic gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers \/ Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Occasional tall flower spikes in summer, producing tubular red-tinged flowers that attract birds. However, ‘Pepe’ is primarily valued for its foliage and compact structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Very small, neat clump-forming flax. Dense, tidy and highly consistent in shape—rare among dwarf flax varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Ecological Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provides nectar for birds when flowering. Excellent for dry, coastal and windy locations. 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