Description

Possibly the darkest of all Phormium cultivars, Platt’s Black makes a dramatic statement when partnered with brightly coloured plants. The arching, narrow, lustrous evergreen foliage has a rich chocolate black color. Use as an accent, specimen, container plant or backdrop to add unique color and texture to the landscape. Evergreen.

Mature Height: 100-150cm

Mature Spread: 100-150cm

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand, Moist but well-drained

Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Flowers: Red

Flowering Period: Summer

Foliage: Black/dark purple

Hardiness: Hardy down to -5°C