New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

You can plant New Zealand flax with any orientation (north, south, east, west) as it is not demanding about this detail.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Phormium tenax can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• Architectural gardens – have clean lines, geometric layout and the absence of complicated details, follow a contemporary design;
• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Coastal gardens – are gardens along the coast, typically very exposed to sun and wind;
• Rock and gravel gardens – are gardens that feature extensive use of rocks and stones and include plants native to rocky or alpine environments;

Planting type

New Zealand flax is often applied in flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden; but also low maintenance gardens – where you can’t care for the plants so often;.