Phormium Sundowner, 2L
£25.00
notes
Perfect for a sunny border, Phormium Sundowner adds colour, form and texture to the garden. The New Zealand flax bears striking bronze-green, pink toned, sword like leaves that stand erect, a dramatic accent for border or container. If the summer is hot, spikes of yellow green flowers will shoot from the centre of the plant.
Dimensions
- 2L
- Height and Spread: 150cm (4ft 11in) x 150cm (4ft 11in) in 10-20 years
Features
notes
Perfect for a sunny border, Phormium Sundowner adds colour, form and texture to the garden. The New Zealand flax bears striking bronze-green, pink toned, sword like leaves that stand erect, a dramatic accent for border or container. If the summer is hot, spikes of yellow green flowers will shoot from the centre of the plant.
Insights
Phormiums were once grown in New Zealand as a source of fibre for traditional Maori textile and rope making. Sundowner is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
Details
- Flowers: July
- Hardy
Planting
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Full sun or partial shade
- All aspects
Care
- Leaves can be damaged by hard frosts so protect in extreme weather
- In Northern parts of UK plant in a sunny, sheltered spot
- Remove dead or damaged leaves in spring
Glossary
The Winter Garden
