{"product_id":"phormium-tenax-purpurea","title":"Phormium tenax Purpurea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003ePurple New Zealand Flax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"63\"\u003ePhormium tenax ‘Purpurea’ is a bold, evergreen flax variety known for its rich bronze to deep purple foliage that adds strong architectural form and colour to the landscape. The long, sword-like leaves grow in an upright, slightly arching clump, creating a striking feature in garden beds, large containers or as part of a structured planting design. This variety is more robust and larger growing than many hybrid flax cultivars, making it ideal for screening, feature planting or coastal landscapes. Well suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is highly tolerant of wind, salt spray and dry periods once established. In summer, mature plants may produce tall flower spikes with tubular blooms that attract birds and beneficial pollinators. ‘Purpurea’ offers year-round impact with minimal maintenance and is well suited to both residential and commercial landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8xoe1f\" data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eShrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fotlyq\" data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eHeight: 2–3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r6xyuh\" data-start=\"1090\" 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