Nothing beats having these special birds hopping from plant to plant right next to where you are sitting (or sleeping). I have had these flax plants in my garden for quite a few years, and they have never failed to attract the birds, including when we a house load of Christmas guests right next to them.
This year I have been intrigued by a juvenile Tui (see photos) who is particularly fearless (or naive?) and even flew into the house the other day to land on the Christmas tree!!
Flaxes are Phormium Merlot and Dark Delight. Both are a perfect fit in the rear of the largely perennial garden. Having a mixture of varieties guarantees a longer flowering period.
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| Flaxes are planted to the rear all the way along the front of the house. |
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| The flaxes mingle with the perennials |
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| Bellbird seen from our bedroom window |
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| The juvenile Tui - hasn't quite developed his full adult colours yet. He flits from flax to flax. |
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| The juvenile won this battle |
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| Silly juvenile Tui in the house after landing on the Christmas tree! |
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