Phormium tenax 'Bronze Baby', the New Zealand Flax has long, dark purple foliage which forms a frothy mound of structural foliage. The eventual height is around 1.2 to 1.5 metres, with a similar spread. It makes an excellent container plant and a good companion to a large specimen plant such as an olive tree or palm tree.
Height: 1.2 metres.
Width: 1.5 metres.
Growth rate: Moderate.
Form: Frothy mound
Foliage: Arching, strappy, sword-shaped leaves
Flower: Tubular, bronze-red flowers are produced in Summer and attract nectar feeding birds.
Autumn colour:
Tolerances: Prefers a sunny well drained position. Ideal if position allows some shade in the afternoon during summer months.
Landscape use: Bronze Baby' works well in containers or the front of the border. Used to best effect when mass planted or used to contrast with other natives, shrubs or grasses.
Reference:
25CM - TTT
Our standard prices are as follows. Not all products are available in all sizes and there are some products that are charged at a premium rate.
SMALLER TREES
25cm pots - $45 (minimum order 5)
ADVANCED TREES
33cm pots - $130 (MINIMUM SIZE FOR STANDARDS AND WEEPERS)
45 litre bags - $230
75 litre bags - $330
SUPER ADVANCED TREES
Start From
100 litre bags - $450
150 and 200 litre bags - $550
FIELD GROWN TREES
(orders taken all year, RCB Field Grown Trees are dug and delivered in winter)
3m+ with large developed canopy - $450
Images are provided as a guide only to help identify plants.
Please call (03) 5628 1507 to confirm current stock availabilty,
and current plant size.
Transport to Melbourne: Blerick Tree Farm delivers year round to Melbourne Metro via our own transport.
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Transport Interstate: For Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and Adelaide, we use a third party plant transport company. Interstate transport is quoted per consignment, based on volume & space.
Transport to these locations will be a minimum of $250.
Office hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm.
Nursery Opening Hours: Friday Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm
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admin@blerick.com.au