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