{"product_id":"pyelw-9-1","title":"Phormium Yellow Wave","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhormium ‘Yellow Wave’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon names: Yellow Wave Flax, New Zealand Flax\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eFamily: Asphodelaceae\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin: New Zealand cultivar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen Flax \/ Architectural Foliage Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePhormium ‘Yellow Wave’ is a highly ornamental New Zealand flax prized for its distinctive arching foliage striped in yellow, lime-green and fresh green tones. The broad, flowing leaves create a bright cascading effect, bringing year-round colour, movement and strong architectural form to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA particularly effective landscaping plant, ‘Yellow Wave’ can be used as a feature specimen or repeated through larger plantings to introduce contrasting colour and texture. Its combination of colourful foliage, toughness and relatively easy care makes it well suited to contemporary gardens, native plantings, coastal landscapes and mixed borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, strap-like leaves with prominent creamy-yellow to golden-yellow bands mixed with lime and green. The foliage arches gracefully outward, producing the characteristic flowing appearance that gives ‘Yellow Wave’ its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers \/ Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants may produce tall flower stems carrying tubular flowers that provide nectar for birds and insects, although ‘Yellow Wave’ is primarily grown for its exceptional foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, clump-forming flax with long, gracefully arching leaves creating a broad, fountain-like form.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Ecological Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phormiums are characteristic New Zealand plants. When flowering, their nectar-rich blooms can provide food for native birds and pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1–1.2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1.2–1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eBroad, dense clump with strongly arching foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eRequirement\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eDetail\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade; good light encourages stronger foliage colour\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate during establishment; reasonably drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable to a wide range of soils; performs best in fertile, well-drained ground\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAcid to neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy and tolerant of typical New Zealand frosts once established\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding colourful feature plant\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting and repeated landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNative and contemporary gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMixed shrub and perennial borders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal and exposed gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent contrast against dark-green and bronze foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAdds year-round colour, movement and architectural form\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for larger containers and entranceway planting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally requires little pruning. Remove older, damaged or faded leaves at the base as necessary to maintain a fresh appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while establishing. Mature plants are relatively drought tolerant, although occasional watering during prolonged dry periods will maintain stronger growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring if required to encourage vigorous foliage and good colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally hardy and trouble-free. Good drainage and airflow help maintain healthy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePosition where the arching foliage has enough room to develop its characteristic fountain-like form.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGood sunlight generally produces the strongest yellow and lime foliage colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly effective against darker backgrounds where the bright variegated leaves stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCombines well with hebes, coprosmas, corokias, grasses and darker-leaved Phormium varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent planted in groups for a bold sweep of year-round colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDespite commonly being called New Zealand flax, Phormium is not a true flax. The name comes from the exceptionally strong fibres contained within its leaves. 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