Phormium tenax common name New Zealand flax is our only hire plant with very long sword like evergreen fibrous leaves. The hire stock consists mainly of Phormium Platt's Black (purplish brown leaves), Phormium Tenax (green leaves) & Phormium Merlot (almost burgundy coloured leaves).
Originally from New Zealand Phormiums have a fascinating history. The Maori called Phormiums Harakeke and have used Phormiums for a very diverse range of applications including medicine, for food, to create paper & gorily to dress wounds, using the juice from the roots in the same way we now use antiseptic…
Settings: The younger plants up to approximately 1.5M have a stylish designer chic (see image below) due to the upright nature of their leaves. Whilst the larger plants work well in various themes or as statement plants.
Themes: An ideal plant to integrate into a number of types of themes, pub gardens, rainforests and jungles.
Designer chic using young Phormiums plants

Jungle effect with larger plants

Phormiums will eventually grow in excess of 3M tall and nearly as wide.
Height of Phormium Plants: 1-1.5M - 2M+ (including planters)
Width: Various - the larger plants are very full some with hundreds of leaves
Self collecting option:
Phormiums Uses : As part of jungle & rainforest installations, as a specimen plant
Phormiums Hire Period: Outdoor & indoor, all year round
Phormiums Hire Costs: Costs depend upon the quantity required, please call for a quote
Phormiums Aftercare: Short term hire: No aftercare needed. Long term hire: You will be provided with aftercare documentation, on delivery of this plant. Aftercare rating = easy
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If you are looking to hire or rent other large leafed plants call us 07929 121347, for creative solutions when using plants!
When you need to hire plants or trees for your events or you need stunning floral displays contact Real Oasis 07929 121347 / 01606 851740