Phormium Alison Blackman
Phormium Alison Blackman. Is a an evergreen clump forming grass. The leaves have olive centres with cream stripes and a red orange margin. This grass is frost hardy and prefers full sun to intensify the leaf colour. Max Height 1.2m
Plant in moist fertile well drained soil in a sheltered site. Full sun, Frost hardy. Provide a winter mulch.
General Ornamental Grass Planting care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding some planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the area thoroughly.
- Water regular until established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
