5x Phormium Pink Panther - $12.99 each

Phormium ‘Pink Panther’

Common names: Pink Panther Flax, New Zealand Flax

Family: Asphodelaceae

Origin: New Zealand cultivar

Plant Type: Evergreen Flax / Architectural Foliage Plant

Overview

Phormium ‘Pink Panther’ is a striking compact New Zealand flax grown for its vibrant pink, coral-red and bronze-toned foliage. Its bold colour and strong architectural form provide year-round interest, making it an excellent choice for feature planting, borders, contemporary landscapes and mass planting.

More compact than many traditional flaxes, ‘Pink Panther’ is particularly useful where the distinctive form and toughness of Phormium are wanted without a large mature plant. Hardy and relatively low maintenance, it performs well across a wide range of New Zealand garden conditions.

Key Features

Foliage: Long, narrow, arching leaves displaying strong pink and coral-red colouring with contrasting bronze-green tones, providing excellent year-round colour.

Flowers / Fruit: Mature plants may produce tall flower stems carrying tubular flowers, although this cultivar is primarily grown for its colourful foliage.

Form & Habit: Dense, compact, clump-forming flax with upright-to-arching foliage and a strong architectural appearance.

Growth Rate: Moderate.

Cultural & Ecological Value: Phormiums are distinctly New Zealand plants and their flowers can provide a valuable nectar source for native birds and pollinating insects.

Mature Size

Ideal Growing Conditions

Landscaping & Garden Uses

• Colourful feature plant for native and contemporary gardens
• Excellent for mass planting and repeated planting through borders
• Adds strong year-round pink, red and bronze foliage colour
• Useful in entranceways, courtyards and architectural landscapes
• Suitable for coastal and exposed gardens
• Compact enough for smaller gardens and larger containers
• Provides excellent foliage contrast alongside green and silver-leaved native plants

Care & Maintenance

Pruning: Little pruning required; remove old, damaged or faded leaves from the base as necessary.

Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, plants generally require little supplementary watering except during prolonged dry periods.

Feeding: An annual application of general-purpose fertiliser in spring can encourage strong foliage growth and colour.

Pests & Diseases: Generally robust and trouble-free. Good drainage and airflow help maintain healthy foliage.

Additional Tips

• Plant in good light to encourage the strongest pink and coral foliage colour.
• Particularly effective planted in groups where the colourful foliage creates a bold landscape effect.
• Combines well with hebes, coprosmas, corokias, native grasses and contrasting dark-green foliage.
• Remove older leaves periodically to maintain a fresh, tidy clump.

Fun Fact / Botanical Insight

Phormiums are commonly called New Zealand flax, although they are not true flaxes. Their long, fibrous leaves made native Phormium species enormously important to Māori, who developed numerous traditional uses for harakeke fibre.

Why Choose Phormium ‘Pink Panther’?

A colourful, compact and easy-care flax combining vivid year-round foliage with the toughness and architectural character of New Zealand Phormium. An excellent choice for adding strong pink and bronze colour without requiring the space needed by larger flax varieties.

Pot Size: These are our large size in 9cm square pots.