Phormium 'Pink Stripe'. New Zealand Flax 'Pink Stripe'.The Phormium 'Pink Stripe' also known as New Zealand Flax 'Pink Stripe' is one of the easiest exotics to grow and is really low maintenance. Really striking it has long, spear shaped grey-green leaves, striped with pink towards the margins, it,s flowers on long spikes being a dull red in colour throughout the summer. Tolerant of wind it is great for coastal positions.Cold hardy, it provides great architectural interest to your garden, great if you're looking for a stylish contempory feel. Perfect for growing in pots too.