New Zealand Flax Flamingo A slightly tender but richly coloured New Zealand Flax, suitable for the smaller garden, Phormium Flamingo is an evergreen shrub forming a clump of sword-shaped leaves. The leaves are pink and olive-green in alternating stripes. This plant is suitable for a gravel garden, or for growing in containers, but also works as an accent plant in the smaller garden. New Zealand flax Flamingo, once established, is drought-resistant, but water in its first year. No pruning needed. Site: Sheltered, including coastalSoil: Any light, fertile moist but, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeSeason of interest: All yearHardiness: Hardy to -5 to -10ºCHeight:  39” (1m) Spread: 39” (1m) in 2-5 years