Phormium 'Platts Black'

Phormium 'Platts Black'A small but robust evergreen, clump forming perennial This dark leaved Phormium variety has vertical, sword shaped chocolate to black toned leaves. Stalks of tubular red flowers are produced in summer Brings a fabulous architectural effect to pots or borders, where it will provide texture and a focal point, or a contrast to lighter coloured plants. Thrives in full sun or partial shade Grows to a compact 90 120cm wide and tall A hardy perennial which

making it great for containers

for a blaze of sunshine

making it a great focal point for patios

✔ Irresistibly sweet and juicy

similar golden orange colours in the stigma and anthers

Compact in habit and perfect for tubs and containers or great as a quick and easy border filler

exposed regions and coastal sites

training and pruning your espalier apple tree

double flowers all summer long

making it a great choice for more difficult gardens

This unique method of production begins in September and October when plants are lifted from the field with the flower initiation process already started – they are then frozen

The dense heads are dark green in colour and full of flavour and goodness