Apricot Queen New Zealand Flax

Apricot Queen New Zealand Flax

5 Gallon
$59.00
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Apricot Queen New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Apricot Queen'

Compact flax with warm apricot and green striped foliage.

$59.00
Container sizeSize guide 5 Gallon

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Description

Apricot Queen New Zealand Flax is a vibrant and colorful cultivar that brings warm, sunset hues to the garden. Its upright, sword-like leaves are a soft, creamy apricot-yellow, edged in a narrow band of green. The foliage takes on a richer peach or orange blush in cooler weather. Forming a compact, architectural clump, it provides year-round color and texture. While mature plants may produce tall spikes of reddish flowers, its primary value is its stunning, evergreen foliage that brightens borders, containers, or coastal landscapes.

  • Warm Apricot & Green Foliage: Features striking leaves in a soft apricot-yellow color with contrasting dark green margins.

  • Cool Weather Color Enhancement: Foliage develops a more intense peach or orange tone during the cooler months for seasonal interest.

  • Compact, Upright Architectural Form: Grows in a dense, well-behaved clump, providing strong vertical lines and structure.

  • Drought, Salt & Wind Tolerant: Once established, it thrives in full sun, tolerates coastal conditions, and requires minimal water.

  • Deer Resistant & Low-Maintenance: Foliage is unpalatable to deer and requires no pruning except to remove old leaves.

 

Quick Facts

  • Features:Sword-shaped, upright leaves in soft yellow with green edges, developing apricot-orange tones in cool weather. Produces tall spikes of tubular orange-yellow flowers (monocarpic - dies after flowering).
  • Mature Height: 2-3 ft
  • Mature Width: 4-5 ft
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Unique apricot-tinged foliage,Compact, clumping habit,Deer resistant,Low maintenance
  • Landscape Uses:Color-themed gardens,Container plantings,Mixed borders,Coastal landscapes
  • Special Notes:Flowers once then dies (but may produce offsets). Traditional weaving material.
  • Hardiness:Tolerates coastal conditions. Protect from extreme cold (<20°F/-6°C).

Faqs

Q: Will it flower? What happens after?
A: Mature clumps may flower. It is monocarpic, meaning the individual rosette that flowers will die after blooming. The plant usually produces offsets (pups) at its base before this happens, ensuring its continued presence in the garden.

Q: Does it need full sun?
A: For the most vibrant apricot color, yes, full sun is best. It can tolerate light shade, but the foliage may become more greenish-yellow and the plant less compact.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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