Phormium ten. Evening Glow 15 Litre Pot

Phormium tenax ‘Evening Glow’ – Vibrant, Evergreen Architectural Flax

Phormium tenax ‘Evening Glow’ is an eye-catching evergreen with beautifully coloured foliage, bringing vivid red, burgundy, and pink tones to the garden all year round. Its arching, sword-like leaves create bold structure and movement, making it a standout plant for modern borders, coastal gardens, and containers. Tough, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, it thrives in a wide range of garden conditions while providing striking, long-lasting visual impact.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh, brightly coloured leaves emerge, adding instant vibrancy.

• Summer: Striking red and burgundy foliage offers strong structure and contrast.

• Autumn: Evergreen leaves maintain rich colour as other plants fade.

• Winter: Adds bold form and reliable colour to cold-season displays.

Key Features

• Vibrant foliage – Red, pink, and burgundy tones offer year-round drama.

• Evergreen structure – Bold, upright leaves add architectural presence.

• Low maintenance – Thrives with minimal care and pruning.

• Drought and wind tolerant – Ideal for coastal or exposed sites.

• Versatile – Works well in contemporary, tropical, or gravel garden styles.

Perfect For

• Borders – Adds height, colour, and strong texture.

• Gravel or Mediterranean gardens – Handles dry conditions with ease.

• Containers – A stunning feature for patios or entrances.

• Coastal areas – Naturally suited to windy, salty conditions.

• Tropical-style schemes – Pairs beautifully with palms and exotics.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade.

• Soil: Well-drained soil is essential; thrives in sandy or gravelly ground.

• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens; protect from severe frost in exposed areas.

• Care: Remove dead or damaged leaves in spring. Water regularly while establishing; little care needed once mature.

Looks Great With

• Cordyline and Trachycarpus – For a dramatic, exotic combination.

• Grasses – Stipa, Miscanthus, or Pennisetum add softness and movement.

• Perennials – Works beautifully with Salvia, Agapanthus, or Crocosmia.

• Evergreens – Pair with Pittosporum, Hebe, or Euonymus for structure.

Phormium tenax ‘Evening Glow’ is a bold, colourful, and resilient evergreen that brings year-round flair to any garden. Its vibrant foliage and architectural shape make it an excellent choice for contemporary planting, statement containers, or coastal designs.

Phormium ten. Evening Glow 15 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.