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Black Adder

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Phormium cookianum Le Jol. mountain-flax · Ornamentals · bred by Patrick Fitzgerald

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms a dense bush with leaves that have a characteristic curve at the tips. The foliage color is maintained throughout the year. In the summer period, the appearance of flower stalks with tubular flowers of yellow or reddish shades, which attract birds and insects, is possible.

The variety is moderately winter-hardy, withstanding temperature drops down to -8°C...-9°C; in cold climate conditions, it requires covering or moving indoors. It prefers well-drained humic soils and does not tolerate waterlogging.

The plant is used as an ornamental crop for container gardening, planting in groups, mixed borders, and rock gardens. It is not intended for the production of industrial fiber.

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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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Patrick Fitzgerald 12 Developed the variety
Applicant
Patrick Fitzgerald 12 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Patrick Fitzgerald 12 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 № 20071361
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  1. Application filed 20 June 2007
  2. Registered 22 July 2009
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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Blondie

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Phormium cookianum Le Jol. · mountain-flax

Robert Handyside

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