Phormium Tenax Golden Ray 15 Litre Pot

Phormium tenax ‘Golden Ray’ – Bright, Architectural Evergreen Flax

Phormium tenax ‘Golden Ray’ is a vibrant evergreen renowned for its bold variegated foliage. Its long, sword-like leaves are a fresh green accented by broad, creamy-yellow stripes, creating a striking display in borders or containers. With a naturally arching, upright habit, it adds structure, colour, and movement to gardens throughout the year. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, it’s especially suited to coastal and contemporary planting schemes.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh, bright variegated leaves emerge, adding instant cheer.

• Summer: Strong architectural form and luminous yellow striping catch the light beautifully.

• Autumn: Evergreen foliage maintains colour and shape.

• Winter: Provides bold structure and reliable greenery during the coldest months.

Key Features

• Striking variegation – Creamy-yellow stripes on green leaves for all-season colour.

• Evergreen – Maintains structure and interest year-round.

• Architectural form – Arching, sword-like leaves create dynamic texture.

• Coastal & drought tolerant – Very resilient once established.

• Low maintenance – Requires minimal care.

Perfect For

• Borders and mixed planting – Adds colour and form among shrubs and perennials.

• Gravel or Mediterranean gardens – Thrives in well-drained, drier conditions.

• Coastal gardens – Handles wind and salty air with ease.

• Containers – Ideal for modern patios, balconies, or entrances.

• Tropical/exotic schemes – Complements palms and bold-leaved plants.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Best in full sun but tolerant of partial shade.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; excellent in sandy or gravelly ground.

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

• Care: Remove any damaged or old leaves in spring. Water well when young; minimal maintenance thereafter.

Looks Great With

• Cordyline and Trachycarpus – Enhance the exotic look.

• Grasses – Combine with Stipa or Pennisetum for movement and softness.

• Flowering perennials – Works beautifully with Agapanthus, Crocosmia, and Salvia.

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

Phormium tenax ‘Golden Ray’ is a bold and luminous evergreen that injects instant colour and architectural interest into any garden. Tough, eye-catching, and easy to grow, it’s ideal for contemporary plantings, coastal gardens, and year-round displays.

Phormium Tenax Golden Ray 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.