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Apricot Queen New Zealand Flax
Phormium 'Apricot Queen'
Pronunciation: FOR-mee-um
SKU #01776
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide.
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| Description | New apricot-hued leaves contrast the green-margined, pale yellow mature foliage, creating beautiful texture and color for the landscape. A wonderful accent plant or container specimen. Cut foliage is a great addition to flower arrangements. Heat and drought tolerant once established in the landscape. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average to fertile, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought, particularly in cooler coastal regions. Remove old or damaged foliage as needed for a neat, tidy appearance. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
| History | Gardenia (Gardenia); Cranesbill (Geranium); Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea); Jasmine (Trachelospermum); Hebe (Hebe); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) |
Details
| Description | New apricot-hued leaves contrast the green-margined, pale yellow mature foliage, creating beautiful texture and color for the landscape. A wonderful accent plant or container specimen. Cut foliage is a great addition to flower arrangements. Heat and drought tolerant once established in the landscape. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average to fertile, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought, particularly in cooler coastal regions. Remove old or damaged foliage as needed for a neat, tidy appearance. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
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History
| History | Gardenia (Gardenia); Cranesbill (Geranium); Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea); Jasmine (Trachelospermum); Hebe (Hebe); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.