Phormium 'Blazing Red' (Blazing Red New Zealand Flax)

Phormium 'Blazing Red' (Blazing Red New Zealand Flax) is a striking evergreen architectural plant prized for its bold, upright foliage in rich shades of deep red and burgundy. Its sword-like leaves create dramatic vertical interest, making it an outstanding feature for modern landscapes, borders, containers, and coastal gardens. The vibrant foliage retains its colour throughout the year, providing exceptional contrast when planted alongside green or silver-leaved plants.

Highly adaptable and easy to maintain, Phormium 'Blazing Red' (Blazing Red New Zealand Flax) thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including coastal environments. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance beyond removing old leaves as needed. Whether used as a specimen plant, mass planting, or architectural accent, this hardy flax delivers year-round colour and structure to the landscape.