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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Phormiaceae (~Xanthorrhoeaceae) |
| Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: 3-5 feet |
| Width: 3-5 feet |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Irrigation: Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Phormium 'Bobby Dazzler' (New Zealand Flax) - New Zealand Flax cultivar that grows to 3-5 ft. tall with slightly-arching 1 1/2" wide leaves that are striped with deep maroon and scarlet. Similar to the cultivar 'Dazzler' ( the reddest of the Flax), but larger and more upright. Remove old foliage. Plant in full sun to light shade. Can tolerate fairly dry conditions (coastal) but looks best with occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to 15-20 F. Possibly root hardy below these temperatures but with severe foliage damage unless protected. This Margaret Jones hybrid is beautiful but very unstable. Most of our stock reverted and we are currently not offering this cultivar. The name "Bobby Dazzler" is a slang term that equates to "Snappy Dresser" or one who wears attractive clothing.
This description of Phormium 'Bobby Dazzler' is based on our research and our observations of this plant growing in the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We would appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written.
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