Description
‘Apricot Queen’ is an evergreen, clump-forming perennial with leathery, spiky leaves that are striped peachy-yellow and deep apricot, with green margins.
🍑 Phormium tenax ‘Apricot Queen’ – Apricot Flax
Botanical Name: Phormium tenax ‘Apricot Queen’
Common Name: Apricot Queen Flax
Mature Size: ±1–1.5m tall × 1–1.2m wide
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Hardiness: Wind and frost hardy; coastal tolerant
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming with arching, strap-like leaves
Foliage: Striking peach-yellow leaves with green margins—like a soft sunset in plant form
Uses:
- Ideal for borders, containers, or mass planting
- Adds warmth and contrast in gravel or modern gardens
- Pairs beautifully with burgundy, silver, or lime-green foliage
Why It’s a Garden Favourite:
- Evergreen and low maintenance
- Withstands wind, salt, and dry conditions
- Adds year-round colour and architectural flair





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