Phormium 'Chocomint'PBR
flax lily 'Chocomint'
A compact clump-forming upright arching, deep chocolate brown-maroon leaves with a bright green margin. Occasionally produces stems of red flowers in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Brown Red | ||
| Autumn | Brown Red | |||
| Winter | Brown Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Grow in fertile,moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In frost-prone areas provide a deep, dry mulch in winter.
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Prune weather damaged leaves to the base in spring
Pests
May be susceptible to phormium mealybug
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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