{"product_id":"new-zealand-flax-phormium-bronze-baby","title":"New Zealand Flax | Phormium 'Bronze Baby'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact ornamental cultivar with  bronze to deep burgundy, sword-like leaves forming dense clumps. In Cape Town’s climate, it produces tall spikes of tubular reddish flowers in late summer (January-March), adding bold colour and attracting pollinators. Perfect for containers, borders, coastal gardens, and modern landscapes, it thrives in full sun to semi-shade and tolerates wind and drought once established. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking bronze-burgundy foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens or pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate-summer reddish flowers attract bees, butterflies, and birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought- and coastal-tolerant, perfect for Cape Town conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance evergreen with year-round architectural appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in well-draining sandy or loamy soil, avoiding heavy clay. Water regularly during the first season to establish deep roots, then reduce as it becomes drought-hardy. Remove dead or damaged leaves to maintain its neat clump form. Apply light compost or organic fertiliser in spring for best colour intensity. Divide clumps every 4-5 years to rejuvenate and propagate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tough, fibrous leaves of New Zealand flax were traditionally used by the Māori people to weave ropes, baskets, and mats, making this plant not only ornamental but historically invaluable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.7037%;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.9353%;\"\u003ePhormium ‘Bronze Baby’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.7037%;\"\u003eGrowth Expectancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.9353%;\"\u003e0.6-1m H x 0.6-1m W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.7037%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.9353%;\"\u003eSun \/ Semi-shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.7037%;\"\u003eWater Smart \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.9353%;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.7037%;\"\u003eIndigenous \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.9353%;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cape Garden Online","offers":[{"title":"17cm","offer_id":42285437681719,"sku":"40079","price":129.95,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/5434\/4247\/files\/phormium-bronze-baby-onlineshop-capegarden.png?v=1782813272","url":"https:\/\/www.capegardencentre.co.za\/products\/new-zealand-flax-phormium-bronze-baby","provider":"Cape Garden Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}