Phormium ‘Platts Black’
New Zealand Flax
Phormium ‘Platt’s Black’ is a relatively recent New Zealand Flax cultivar with leaves in the most remarkable shade of purple-brown that is almost black. One of the more compact Phormiums, this has an elegant weeping habit that makes it eminently suited to growing in a pot.
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Plant Biography
The Phormium ‘Platts Black’ is a horticultural hybrid of the Phormium family, with spiky leaves ranging from dark chocolate to black.
A ‘dwarf’ compared to other varieties of Phormium, it can grow to 1 – 1.2 m in height.
A robust, evergreen perennial, this Phormium can become a stunning focal point in the garden, especially when combined with brightly coloured plants.

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Care & Size Guidance
The Phormium ‘Platts Black’ thrives almost anywhere in a well drained soil. From full sun to full shade, average or low moisture soils, even very poor and sandy soils don’t deter this wunderkind of a plant.
It’s a great addition to borders or planters, and it is the perfect plant for a coastal garden as it is salt and drought tolerant.
I was delighted with the quality of this plant. It arrived promptly, packaged carefully in cardboard and in excellent condition. It filled the 7.5l pot and looks very healthy. Good value for money.
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Thank you, great plants , would buy again
Donna A. –
Received these two plants in good condition, still moist and a good size, very pleased with the service, communication and the plants received. Will definitely be using them again.
Deana O. –
Lovely little plant. Excellent service as always from The Palm Centre.
Jay –
7.5 L pot Large plants in flower and excellent condition
Susan –