New Zealand Flax 'Rainbow Maiden' (Phormium 'Rainbow Maiden', sometimes sold as 'Maori Maiden') is a compact, evergreen perennial prized for its striking, sword-shaped foliage.
Its long, arching leaves feature vibrant salmon-pink to coral-red centers edged with narrow bronze-green margins, adding bold architectural texture and year-round color to borders, containers, and coastal landscapes.
Available as extra large quart
Hardy in Zones 8 through 11. In Zone 7 or colder, it is typically grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in containers. Grows to a compact 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. It forms a neat, fountain-like clump that is much smaller than the standard Phormium tenax species.
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Full sun brings out the brightest pink and red leaf tones, though light afternoon shade is beneficial in hot inland climates. It prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil and tolerates coastal salt spray, wind, and moderate drought once established.
Soil pH. Adapts easily to acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline soils, ideally performing best around a 6.0 to 7.0 pH range.
Can not ship to HI, NM or UT.
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