38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Phormium cookianum
Wharariki, Mountain Flax
$15
PB5
Mature height:
1 - 1.5 m
Mature width:
1 - 1.5 m
A graceful, clumping flax with long, arching, droopy, sword-shaped, olive-green leaves.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Highly adaptable; thrives in most well-drained soils.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Flower
Tall, dramatic, reddish-yellow flower spikes in summer.
Care & Maintenance
Phormium cookianum is a tough, versatile flax that is perfectly adapted to the cool Central Otago climate.
• Remove old, tattered leaves in spring for renewal.
• Prefers sunny to semi-shaded, well-draining garden soil sites.
• Very hardy; handles frost, wind, and dry periods.
• Provides architectural, vertical interest to all landscape designs.
Common Uses for
Phormium cookianum
01
Naturalistic Meadow
Adds a soft, airy, arching structural element to wild-flower beds.
02
Architectural Mid-Border
Introduces strong vertical lines, elegant arching movement, and striking scale to wide garden borders.
03
Pollinator Magnet
Flowers are a premier, high-volume nectar source for native birds.
04
Erosion Control
Strong root systems effectively bind loose soil on sunny slopes.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only