Phormium ‘Sundowner’
Phormium 'Sundowner' is a large New Zealand flax with erect, greyish burgundy leaves with hot pink highlights.
Phormium have cornered the market on structure and drama, which is likely why they’re so popular. ‘Sundowner’ is a large plant with erect, greyish burgundy leaves with hot pink highlights. Phormium usually sail through our winters. However, the burgundy cultivars are generally hardier than the variegated New Zealand flax. Grow in pots and bring indoors in colder climates.
Common Name: New Zealand Flax
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae (The Grass Tree Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Winter
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Occurs near shores in New Zealand.
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