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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Phormiums or New Zealand flax are popular plants for adding an architectural touch a variety of planting schemes. Their elegant long leaves are evergreen, making them ideal plants for winter colour. They make an extremely effective focal point in gravel gardens and large borders, and also in seaside gardens, because of their tolerance of salty winds.

Phormium tenax 'Joker' produces striking blades of green and pink-striped foliage. It's perfect for growing among cornus either in the border or a large container, for a dazzling winter display.

Grow Phormium tenax 'Joker' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. The leaves can be damaged by strong cold winds, so plant in a sheltered spot. In colder regions protect the roots with a thick mulch in winter.

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Phormium ‘Joker’ and wildlife

Phormium ‘Joker’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Phormium ‘Joker’ poisonous?

Phormium ‘Joker’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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