Botanical Name: Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ 170mm Pot

Common Name: Yellow Wave NZ Flax / New Zealand Flax

Average Height (from the top of the pot): Approx 300mm from the top of the pot

Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ is a bold evergreen foliage plant loved for its long arching strap-like leaves and bright yellow-green variegation. It is a great choice for Sydney gardens needing colour, texture and a strong architectural look in borders, feature pots, poolside areas and modern landscape designs.

This 170mm pot size is a practical starter option for customers wanting to add colourful NZ Flax to garden beds, mass planting projects or decorative containers. As it matures, Yellow Wave forms a striking clump with flowing foliage that creates movement and contrast all year round.

Phormium varieties are especially useful for adding a modern look to the garden. Yellow Wave works beautifully beside dark foliage plants, silver foliage, native grasses, hedges and tropical-style feature plants.

Features:

• Bright yellow-green variegated foliage
• 170mm pot size
• Evergreen architectural foliage plant
• Long arching sword-shaped leaves
• Great for colour contrast in garden beds
• Excellent in feature pots and landscape planting
• Suitable for modern and coastal-style gardens
• Low-maintenance once established
• Suitable for Sydney gardens and landscapes

Position:

Full sun to part shade. Best foliage colour is usually achieved in a bright position with well-drained soil. Some protection from harsh reflected afternoon heat is helpful in very exposed locations.

Ideal For:

• Feature planting
• Garden borders
• Modern landscapes
• Poolside gardens
• Coastal gardens
• Large decorative pots
• Driveway planting
• Colour contrast planting
• Mass planting
• Low-maintenance gardens

Plant Apart:

Plant approximately 800mm to 1m apart for mass planting or borders, depending on how dense you would like the finished planting to be.

Height at Maturity:

Approx. 1m to 1.5m tall and wide depending on growing conditions, pruning and location.

Environment Conditions:

• Soil: Well-drained soil is best.
• Climate: Suitable for Sydney conditions in full sun to part shade.
• Water: Water regularly while establishing. Once established, it is generally hardy and lower maintenance.
• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade, with bright light helping maintain strong foliage colour.
• Drainage: Avoid constantly wet or waterlogged soil.

Care:

• Water well after planting and keep soil moist while establishing.
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
• Feed during Spring and Summer with a suitable slow-release fertiliser.
• Remove old, damaged or tired leaves from the base as needed.
• Trim lightly to tidy the plant and maintain its shape.
• Major trimming and shaping should only be done during Spring and Summer while the plant is actively growing.

Design:

• Excellent bright foliage feature plant for Sydney gardens
• Adds strong colour and movement to garden beds
• Creates contrast against dark foliage, silver plants and green hedges
• Perfect for poolside areas, driveways and modern landscapes
• Works beautifully in large pots near entrances and patios
• Great for adding a bold NZ Flax look to garden designs

Important Information:

Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ is an evergreen clumping New Zealand Flax grown mainly for its colourful strap-like foliage. It performs best in a bright position with well-drained soil.

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