Phormium 'Bronze Baby'

Common name: New Zealand Flax 'Bronze Baby'

Description: Phormium 'Bronze Baby' is a compact, evergreen perennial valued for its striking, upright fans of narrow, strap-like leaves in rich bronze-purple tones. This dwarf cultivar retains its bold colour year-round, making it an excellent choice for adding structure and drama to borders, containers, and contemporary garden schemes. In summer, mature plants may produce tall, slender spikes bearing tubular reddish-bronze flowers, adding seasonal interest above the foliage. 'Bronze Baby' is particularly well suited to coastal gardens, where it thrives in the milder conditions and tolerates salt-laden winds with ease.

Other benefits: year-round evergreen foliage colour; excellent architectural form; well-suited to container planting; coastal and exposed site tolerant

Wildlife attraction: bees, nectar-feeding insects

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.6m x 0.6m

Position: best in full sun to partial shade; sheltered from prolonged hard frost

Soil pH: adaptable; performs well in neutral to slightly acid conditions

Moisture: moderate watering; reasonably drought tolerant once established; requires well-drained soil

Winter hardiness: hardy to approximately -5°C to -10°C; may need winter protection in colder regions