Description

An architectural evergreen plant with exotic-looking strap-like leaves that are green with bold cream stripes – and, once mature, plumes of scented creamy white flowers. It can eventually become a small, palm-like tree.

This is a bold choice for an exotic or coastal garden, where its colourful foliage will provide spiky texture and colour all year round, either in a border or large pot. Bees love its midsummer flowers.

Mature height: 4m

Mature spread: 1.5m

Soil type: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained

Light: Full sun to light shade

Hardiness: Borderline hardy; protect over prolonged periods of freezing weather

Flowers: Creamy white

Flowering period: June to July

Rate of growth: Slow

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.