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New Zealand Flax
(Phormium tenax)
plug plant
New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax)
You are buying 1 organically grown New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax) root trainer plug plant.
Please note:
Root trainer plug plants are available year-round. We always aim to process orders within two days, however there may be unavoidable delays in despatch during extreme weather, so please be patient.
Organically and sustainably grown in our forest garden here at Poet’s Acre, located in the heart of 1000 acres of organic farmland and ancient woodland in rural North Norfolk. Plants are grown as part of a sustainable management plan that encourages diversity and resilience. The land here is completely organic, we do not use pesticides or sprays of any kind.
Plant Care
Your New Zealand Flax plug plant will arrive carefully packaged to prevent damage or drying out. Root trainer plugs encourage strong, deep root growth, giving your plant the best possible start. The roots are dusted with mycorrhizal spores to enhance their connection with the soil microbiome, ensuring vigorous growth.
On arrival, water the plant if the compost feels dry. You may pot it on into a larger pot for its first year to encourage extra root and leaf development before planting in its final position. If planting straight out, choose a sunny or lightly shaded position in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Dig a hole just larger than the plug, firm gently and water thoroughly. Mulch to retain moisture. Space plants 1.5–2m apart.
New Zealand Flax requires little pruning, though older or damaged leaves can be cut back at the base. In sheltered locations, it remains evergreen, forming dramatic clumps of sword-like foliage.
Postage & Packaging
Price includes postage, and we send all our plants by Royal Mail 48 with tracking. We aim to post items within 2 working days of your order, weather permitting. We use as much recycled material for packaging as possible.
About New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax)
New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax) is a striking, evergreen perennial native to New Zealand. It forms dense clumps of long, upright, sword-shaped leaves up to 3m tall. In summer, mature plants produce tall flower spikes with tubular red flowers, highly attractive to pollinators. Hardy in mild areas, it is excellent for coastal and architectural planting.
Craft Uses
The fibrous leaves have been traditionally used for weaving, rope-making, and basketry.
Garden Uses
Ideal as a statement plant in borders, coastal gardens, or containers. Its bold foliage adds strong structure to planting schemes and pairs well with grasses and other architectural perennials.
Wildlife Uses
The tubular flowers are highly attractive to bees and pollinators. The dense foliage also provides shelter for wildlife.
About Poet’s Acre
Poet’s Acre is a forest garden project, creating a continuously expanding repository of regionally adapted plants and a haven for wildlife and threatened species of all kinds. Our work is supported by a small family-run nursery growing plants for gardens, forest gardens, food forests, and permaculture projects. Our aim is to grow healthy, chemical-free plants for diversity, resilience, and climate adaptability, encouraging people to connect with the land, themselves, and each other.
New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax)
You are buying 1 organically grown New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax) root trainer plug plant.
Please note:
Root trainer plug plants are available year-round. We always aim to process orders within two days, however there may be unavoidable delays in despatch during extreme weather, so please be patient.
Organically and sustainably grown in our forest garden here at Poet’s Acre, located in the heart of 1000 acres of organic farmland and ancient woodland in rural North Norfolk. Plants are grown as part of a sustainable management plan that encourages diversity and resilience. The land here is completely organic, we do not use pesticides or sprays of any kind.
Plant Care
Your New Zealand Flax plug plant will arrive carefully packaged to prevent damage or drying out. Root trainer plugs encourage strong, deep root growth, giving your plant the best possible start. The roots are dusted with mycorrhizal spores to enhance their connection with the soil microbiome, ensuring vigorous growth.
On arrival, water the plant if the compost feels dry. You may pot it on into a larger pot for its first year to encourage extra root and leaf development before planting in its final position. If planting straight out, choose a sunny or lightly shaded position in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Dig a hole just larger than the plug, firm gently and water thoroughly. Mulch to retain moisture. Space plants 1.5–2m apart.
New Zealand Flax requires little pruning, though older or damaged leaves can be cut back at the base. In sheltered locations, it remains evergreen, forming dramatic clumps of sword-like foliage.
Postage & Packaging
Price includes postage, and we send all our plants by Royal Mail 48 with tracking. We aim to post items within 2 working days of your order, weather permitting. We use as much recycled material for packaging as possible.
About New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax)
New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax) is a striking, evergreen perennial native to New Zealand. It forms dense clumps of long, upright, sword-shaped leaves up to 3m tall. In summer, mature plants produce tall flower spikes with tubular red flowers, highly attractive to pollinators. Hardy in mild areas, it is excellent for coastal and architectural planting.
Craft Uses
The fibrous leaves have been traditionally used for weaving, rope-making, and basketry.
Garden Uses
Ideal as a statement plant in borders, coastal gardens, or containers. Its bold foliage adds strong structure to planting schemes and pairs well with grasses and other architectural perennials.
Wildlife Uses
The tubular flowers are highly attractive to bees and pollinators. The dense foliage also provides shelter for wildlife.
About Poet’s Acre
Poet’s Acre is a forest garden project, creating a continuously expanding repository of regionally adapted plants and a haven for wildlife and threatened species of all kinds. Our work is supported by a small family-run nursery growing plants for gardens, forest gardens, food forests, and permaculture projects. Our aim is to grow healthy, chemical-free plants for diversity, resilience, and climate adaptability, encouraging people to connect with the land, themselves, and each other.