Phormium (New Zealand Flax) 'Sundowner'
A spectacular evergreen that captures the warm glow of twilight with its arching bronze green leaves dramatically edged in rich apricot pink, creating a fiery display that intensifies in cooler months. The bold, sword shaped foliage forms an impressive clump, adding striking architectural presence to borders, containers or coastal gardens. Unlike many New Zealand flax with more subdued tones, this selection maintains its vibrant colour throughout the year, developing deeper copper hues in winter sunlight. Exceptionally hardy, it thrives in exposed positions, tolerating salt laden winds and drought once established while resisting damage from harsh weather. Perfect as a focal point or for adding exotic flair to contemporary plantings, it delivers year round impact with virtually no maintenance required.
Family of Trees: Asphodelaceae
Habit: Evergreen Perennial, Arching Foliage
Growth Rate: Moderate
Optimal Temperature: 10-25°C, hardy to -10°C
Harmful if Eaten?: Mildly Toxic if Ingested
Flowers or Berries: Red Flowers on Tall Stems
Hardiness: H4 (Hardy)
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
- ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
- ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
- ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
- ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
- ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
- ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
- ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
| Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | ||||
| Flowers | ||||
| Berries |
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
until discount
Container discount
Canes / guards
Site Discount
Minimum spend (£200 left)
Free delivery
VAT included
Taking pre-orders
Quantity
In order to offer our best prices, we sell in bundles.
For more information on pack sizes that we offer, click the link to learn more!
Pot Size:
From:
Age:
Price: £0.00
Sold out
/m
,
Total: £0.00
You May Also Like:
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
- Opens in a new window.