Phormium Plattts Black 5lt

Striking dark foliage for a bold, modern garden!

Phormium ‘Platt’s Black’ is a stunning evergreen New Zealand flax featuring dramatic, deep burgundy to almost black, sword-shaped foliage.

Its elegant, upright to arching leaves create a beautiful architectural feature, adding contrast and year-round interest to garden beds, pots and landscaped areas.

This hardy, low-maintenance plant is ideal for contemporary gardens, feature planting, mass planting and decorative containers.

Growing Information

Height: Approximately 1–1.5 metres

Width: Approximately 1–1.5 metres

Position: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Well-drained soil

Watering: Water regularly while establishing; provide occasional deep watering during hot, dry periods

Foliage: Deep burgundy to almost black, providing year-round colour

Fertiliser: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring

Maintenance: Remove old or damaged leaves at the base to maintain a tidy appearance