Description
Phormium ‘Pink Panther’ is a striking, evergreen perennial that forms a clump of sword-shaped leaves with a deep pink central stripe surrounded by bronze margins. The leaves arch gracefully, providing a beautiful texture and movement to any garden. ‘Pink Panther’ is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in full sun to part shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is a great choice for adding color and interest to borders, rock gardens, and containers. This plant pairs well with other ornamental grasses like Miscanthus and Pennisetum, as well as flowering perennials such as Salvia and Echinacea.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Flax Lily Pink Panther
- Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
- How big will I get? Phormium ‘Pink Panther’ can grow to a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m.
- Did You Know That:Phormium is of cultural importance to the Maori people, with fibres made from the leaves used to make clothing and baskets?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Phormium ‘Pink Panther’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Phormium ‘Pink Panther’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Phormium ‘Pink Panther’ is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Phormium ‘Pink Panther’ can have problems with mealybugs, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is not considered to be toxic.
