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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Origin: originally New Zealand, variety of horticultural origin
Genus: Phormium
Species / Cultivar: x var. 'Platts Black'
Common Name: New Zealand Flax
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.
Soil: Well drained
Soil that does not show much signs of moisture, either visibly or when handled.
Growth Rate: Medium
Expect to see moderate growth during growing season.
Final Size: Small
Will stay small enough for a desk or shelf.
Water Requirement: Low
Will grow in a drier position and is unlikely to need regular watering once established.
Maintenance: Low
Minimal skill or input needed beyond the basics, a very independent plant.
Situation: Full Sun to Full Shade
Tolerates the complete range of light levels, a very accommodating plant!
Eventual Height: 1 - 1.2m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 1 - 1.2m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Hardy
Survives unprotected in an average winter. May need protection in extreme long frosts.
Habit: Evergreen
Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.
Lifecycle: Perennial
This plant is persistant and does not die off after flowering. It will return each season indefinitely, if provided with suitable growing conditions.
Expert Tip
It is unrivalled as a contrast plant against silver foliage plants or as a background for pretty well any flower colour you care to choose so maybe best used in a mixed border where it will have outstanding presence. The best colour will be shown in a good soil that doesn't dry completely.
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.
Lovely little plant. Excellent service as always from The Palm Centre.
Jay
7 customer reviews for Phormium ‘Platts Black’
Rated 5 out of 5
Thank you, great plants , would buy again
Donna A. –
Rated 5 out of 5
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. –
Rated 5 out of 5
Lovely little plant. Excellent service as always from The Palm Centre.
Jay –
Rated 5 out of 5
7.5 L pot Large plants in flower and excellent condition
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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 –