Phormium tenax Sundowner
Phormium tenax Sundowner is an exceptional New Zealand native flax, prized for its dynamic foliage and architectural presence in the garden. This cultivar showcases long, sword-like leaves with striking hues of bronze, pink, and olive green, creating a vivid tapestry that transforms with the angle of sunlight. Whether you’re looking to add colour, texture, or structure to your landscape, Phormium 'Sundowner' offers year-round interest and remarkable durability. Its versatility makes it a standout choice for urban gardens, coastal plantings, borders, and mixed perennial beds across New Zealand.
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
