Phormium 'Pink Flamingo' - Ø14cm - ↕50cm

Phormium 'Pink Flamingo' – Vibrant Color and Modern Architectural Flair

Phormium 'Pink Flamingo' (commonly known as New Zealand Flax) is a striking and colorful evergreen ornamental plant, prized for its dramatic foliage and sleek, upright growth habit. Supplied in a 14 cm pot with a current height of approximately 50 cm, this compact yet character-filled variety brings an instant tropical and contemporary look to garden borders, patios, and decorative container arrangements.

With its excellent hardiness and low-maintenance nature, this Phormium is a favorite among landscape designers and modern gardeners looking to add year-round structure, movement, and bold color contrast to outdoor spaces.

Plant Dimensions:

Grower Pot Diameter: Ø 14 cm

Plant Height: ↕ Approx. 50 cm (neat, well-established clump)

🌿 Striking Variegated Foliage and Year-Round Appeal

Vibrant Color Palette: The true highlight of 'Pink Flamingo' lies in its long, sword-shaped leather-like leaves. The foliage displays a stunning longitudinal variegation combining olive green, soft cream, and intense flamingo-pink tones.

Architectural Structure: It grows into a clean, architectural clump. The rigid, upright leaves sway gracefully in the wind, adding texture, depth, and effortless movement to mixed plant displays or when featured as a standalone specimen.

Four-Season Beauty: As an evergreen perennial, it keeps its bold colors all winter long, providing a reliable and lively focal point on your terrace or in the garden 365 days a year.

☀️ Placement, Sunlight, and Resilience

Ideal Exposure: Thrives best in full sun to partial shade. A sunny spot is highly recommended, as maximum sunlight keeps the pink and cream variegation intensely bright and well-defined.

Hardiness and Climate: Exceptionally tough and resilient. It is highly tolerant of coastal salty air, wind, and urban environments. Once fully established, it can easily withstand short periods of winter frost.

💧 Watering and Maintenance Instructions

Phormium 'Pink Flamingo' is incredibly easy to care for, making it ideal for busy plant lovers who want high visual impact with minimal effort:

Watering: Moderate. Once established, it is remarkably drought-tolerant. Water regularly but without overdoing it during spring and summer—allowing the soil to dry out between sessions—and significantly reduce watering in the winter.

Soil & Drainage: Prefers fertile, lightweight soil that offers excellent drainage. It strictly dislikes heavy, waterlogged roots.

Pruning: No structural pruning is necessary. Simply peel away or cut any old, dead, or damaged outer leaves at the base to keep the clump looking tidy and sharp.

We ship throughout Europe with tracked courier. Delivery in 2-5 working days.

Quality guarantee: we select only healthy, vigorous plants and protect them with packaging designed for transport. If the product arrives damaged, we send you a replacement at no additional cost.