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Phormium 'Maori Queen' (v)

flax lily 'Maori Queen'

'Maori Queen' (v) is an evergreen,clump-forming perennial to 90cm tall. Upright bronze-green, strap-shaped leaves, drooping at the tips have rose-red stripes. Panicles of tubular yellowish flowers are borne in summer.

Synonyms
Phormium 'Rainbow Queen'
Phormium tenax 'Rainbow Queen'
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»å
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Bronze Green Pink Red
Summer Green Yellow Bronze Green Pink Red
Autumn Bronze Green Pink Red
Winter Bronze Green Pink Red
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Asphodelaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Phormium are evergreen perennials, making a large clump of leathery, strap-shaped leaves, with tall panicles of small, tubular flowers in summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. May need the protection of a deep, dry winter mulch in northern and frost prone areas

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

Dead or damaged leaves may be removed in the spring

Pests

May be susceptible to phormium mealybug

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

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