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Phormium 'Bronze Warrior'
Bronze Warrior Flax
The Phormium 'Bronze Warrior', or Bronze Warrior Flax, is a striking evergreen perennial valued for its upright, sword-shaped leaves in rich bronze tones. This hardy New Zealand Flax grows up to 1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a bold architectural clump that adds structure and texture to gardens. Ideal for modern, coastal, and low-maintenance landscapes, its dramatic foliage provides year-round colour.
Tough and versatile, Bronze Warrior Flax thrives in a variety of conditions, making it a popular choice for garden beds, borders, and container planting.
Specifications
- HeightUp to 1.5 metres
- WidthUp to 1.5 metres
- Native toNew Zealand (cultivar)
- FoliageUpright, sword-like leaves in deep bronze; evergreen
- Growth rateModerate
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, or clay types
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in temperate, coastal, and subtropical regions
Additional Features
- FlowersOccasionally produces tall flower spikes with tubular blooms, attracting birds
- UsesIdeal for feature planting, mass planting, borders, and large containers
- SpacingPlant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for dramatic displays or grouped impact
- Low MaintenanceRequires minimal care; remove dead leaves as needed
- Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and resilient
- Drought TolerancePerforms well in dry and coastal conditions
- VersatilitySuitable for modern, xeriscape, and coastal gardens
The Bronze Warrior Flax is a bold and reliable plant, perfect for adding year-round structure, colour, and texture to a variety of garden styles.
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