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Phormium 'Sundowner'

Phormium 'Sundowner' is a bold and colourful New Zealand native flax variety known for its striking green leaves striped with vibrant red, pink, and bronze tones. This hardy evergreen forms a strong clump that provides year round structure and colour in the garden. Versatile and low maintenance, 'Sundowner' is ideal for modern landscapes, feature planting, and coastal gardens.

  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Flaxes
  • Height:
    1.30 m
  • Spread:
    1.30 m
  • Flowering time:
    Summer
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian

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