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Phormium Twisted Sister
Phormium tenax 'Twisted Sister'
Eye-catching architectual plant with a unique habit - twisted and spiralling. What's more, its stiff, olive-green foliage has a silver-grey underside and bight orange leaf margins and mid rib. Hard to walk past and an ideal specimen for pot, patio and garden alike.
Feature:

Fan of architectural sword-like foliage with a bit of a twist.
Uses: Gardens, screens, rockeries or banks. Looks good in a patio pot and its foliage is made for floral art.
Position: Sun or part shade, and and reasonable, well-drained soil. Tolerant of hot or cold.
Care: Light general fertiliser dressing in autumn and occasional grooming to remove oldest leaves will keep the bush tidy and vigourous.

Height
x Width:

50 x 50 centimetres.
PVRAF Eligible prior to 1/12/2004 for application for protection under NZ's Plant Variety Rights Act 1987. Unauthorised propagation unwise.
Hardiness Zone:
(if known) 		Hardiness Zone - suits dark green area - click for details
Suitable for dark green area.
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