Phormium tenax - NZ Flax, Harakeke
NZ Flax (Harakeke) is native to New Zealand, thriving in a wide range of environments, from coastal swamps to low montane areas. Harakeke plants are highly attractive to Tui and other birds. They form in clumps and feature stiff, erect leaves that can grow up to 3 meters long, with flowering stalks reaching between 1.5 to 4 meters. The flowers are typically brownish-red, and the seed capsules remain more or less erect after blooming.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, Sun, Salt, Wetland, Wind, Coastal, and Free-draining soils
• Endemic Distribution: Found throughout New Zealand and Norfolk Island. Distinct variants occur in the Chatham Islands, Three Kings, Hauraki Gulf Islands, and along the Kaikoura coast.
Specifications:
• Height: 3.5 meters
• Flowering: October – November (occasionally as early as September) with red/pink or yellow flowers
• Fruiting: December – March
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant
• Bee food
• Riparian plantings
NZ Flax is an excellent choice for riparian plantings, attracting native birds and bees while offering great visual appeal with its long, striking leaves and flowers. It also makes a strong addition to a range of natural habitats and restoration projects.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We donate $1 to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
NZ Flax (Harakeke) is native to New Zealand, thriving in a wide range of environments, from coastal swamps to low montane areas. Harakeke plants are highly attractive to Tui and other birds. They form in clumps and feature stiff, erect leaves that can grow up to 3 meters long, with flowering stalks reaching between 1.5 to 4 meters. The flowers are typically brownish-red, and the seed capsules remain more or less erect after blooming.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, Sun, Salt, Wetland, Wind, Coastal, and Free-draining soils
• Endemic Distribution: Found throughout New Zealand and Norfolk Island. Distinct variants occur in the Chatham Islands, Three Kings, Hauraki Gulf Islands, and along the Kaikoura coast.
Specifications:
• Height: 3.5 meters
• Flowering: October – November (occasionally as early as September) with red/pink or yellow flowers
• Fruiting: December – March
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant
• Bee food
• Riparian plantings
NZ Flax is an excellent choice for riparian plantings, attracting native birds and bees while offering great visual appeal with its long, striking leaves and flowers. It also makes a strong addition to a range of natural habitats and restoration projects.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We donate $1 to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
NZ Flax (Harakeke) is native to New Zealand, thriving in a wide range of environments, from coastal swamps to low montane areas. Harakeke plants are highly attractive to Tui and other birds. They form in clumps and feature stiff, erect leaves that can grow up to 3 meters long, with flowering stalks reaching between 1.5 to 4 meters. The flowers are typically brownish-red, and the seed capsules remain more or less erect after blooming.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, Sun, Salt, Wetland, Wind, Coastal, and Free-draining soils
• Endemic Distribution: Found throughout New Zealand and Norfolk Island. Distinct variants occur in the Chatham Islands, Three Kings, Hauraki Gulf Islands, and along the Kaikoura coast.
Specifications:
• Height: 3.5 meters
• Flowering: October – November (occasionally as early as September) with red/pink or yellow flowers
• Fruiting: December – March
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant
• Bee food
• Riparian plantings
NZ Flax is an excellent choice for riparian plantings, attracting native birds and bees while offering great visual appeal with its long, striking leaves and flowers. It also makes a strong addition to a range of natural habitats and restoration projects.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We donate $1 to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”