Phormium ‘Wings of Gold’ – Striking Variegated Foliage for Year-Round Interest

Add bold structure and vibrant colour to your garden with Phormium ‘Wings of Gold’, an eye-catching evergreen New Zealand flax featuring dramatic sword-like leaves with deep green centres edged in golden-yellow. Its elegant, arching habit and vibrant variegation make it a superb focal point in borders, gravel gardens, or large patio containers.

Growing to around 1.2–1.5 metres in height and spread, ‘Wings of Gold’ brings strong architectural presence while remaining manageable in size. Its evergreen foliage provides interest in every season, with colours intensifying in cooler months.

Best positioned in full sun or partial shade, this phormium prefers moist but well-drained soil and thrives in both sheltered and exposed sites, including coastal locations thanks to its wind and salt tolerance.

Care tips: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once mature, it becomes drought tolerant and low-maintenance. Feed in early spring with a slow-release, balanced fertiliser to support healthy foliage.

Flowering is occasional in the UK, but in warm summers, tall spires of red-bronze flowers may appear. Prune in spring by removing damaged or dead leaves at the base—no regular pruning required.

Phormium ‘Wings of Gold’ delivers effortless elegance and year-round garden impact with minimal care.