Description

Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ is a evergreen architectural perennial that earns its place in any garden. Yellow Wave has arching leaves with broad yellow-green centres.

Phormiums, or New Zealand flax, are evergreen, architectural plants with bold, sword-shaped leaves in striking colours and stripes. They give strong year-round structure to borders, coastal gardens and patio pots.

Key features of Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’

• Plant type: Evergreen architectural perennial
• Season of interest: Year-round foliage
• Look: Arching leaves with bright yellow centres
• Height and spread: 1m x 1m
• Position: Full sun, sheltered from harsh winds
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Hardy in most areas
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: exotic planting, large containers, year-round colour, patio pots

Why choose Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’?

• Yellow-centred leaves
• Arching
• Bright

Where to plant Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’

Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ grows best in full sun, sheltered from harsh winds, in moist, well-drained soil. It is a good choice for exotic planting, and also works well for large containers, year-round colour and patio pots. Pair it with grasses, cordylines and low Mediterranean shrubs.

How to plant Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’

Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.

How to care for Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’

Water in dry spells. Remove dead leaves in spring; protect the crown from severe frost. Remove dead leaves in spring. Can be damaged by severe frosts.

Growing Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ in a pot

Excellent in pots. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Our plants are nursery-grown at St Annes in North West England, raised outdoors and in tunnels in real UK weather rather than a hothouse, so they arrive healthy, acclimatised and well rooted. This Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ grow?
Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ typically reaches 1m x 1m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is year-round foliage, when it shows arching leaves with bright yellow centres.

Is Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ hardy?
Hardy in most areas.

How do I prune Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’?
Remove dead leaves in spring.

Is Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ evergreen?
Yes.

Add Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ to your basket today and enjoy year-round foliage interest in your garden.