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Phormium cookianum x Phormium tenax · Ornamentals · bred by Mark Alston Dean^^^Esme Julien Dean

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a decorative perennial plant of dwarf form. The leaves are sword-shaped, characterized by a contrasting coloration with a chocolate-brown central part and bright green margins or stripes. The height and width of the bush are approximately 40 cm.

The plant is drought-tolerant, withstands severe frosts, and is capable of growing on various types of soil provided there is good drainage. The variety is used for creating low borders, mass plantings, filling space in flower beds, and is also grown in containers.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Mark Alston Dean^^^Esme Julien Dean 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
Liner Plants NZ (1993) Limited 20 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Liner Plants NZ (1993) Limited 20 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20091686
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  1. Application filed 19 October 2009
  2. Registered 10 May 2011
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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