New Zealand Flax Cream Delight Phormium Cream Delight is one of the smaller growing flaxes with a broad cream-coloured stripe down each leaf. In summer it produces beautiful tall panicles of small, tubular flowers. New Zealand Flax makes an ideal specimen for coastal locations or for low maintenance gardens or for adding foliage interest to urban/gravel gardens. Also works well in a container.Site: Tolerates coastal exposureSoil: Well drained soilsPosition: Full sunSeason of Interest: Variegated evergreen foliageHardiness: Fully hardy, may need some Winter protection in cold areasHeight: 3ft (1m) Spread: 3ft (1m)