Sundowner New Zealand Flax | Striking Pink-Orange Variegated Foliage

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Sundowner New Zealand Flax

Phormium tenax 'Sundowner'

Large, fast-growing flax with stunning pink and cream stripes.

$59.00

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Description

Sundowner New Zealand Flax is a spectacular, large cultivar famous for its breathtaking, sunset-colored foliage. The broad, arching leaves are a vibrant mix of pink, rose, cream, and bronze stripes on a green background. The colors are most intense in full sun and cool weather, creating a truly stunning display. A fast grower (for a flax) that forms a massive, fountain-like clump, it is the ultimate choice for a dramatic and colorful focal point in a spacious garden.

Spectacular Pink, Cream & Bronze Variegation: Renowned for its beautiful, broad leaves striped in shades of rose-pink, cream, and bronze.
Fast-Growing & Large: Quickly forms a very large, imposing clump, making a bold statement in the landscape.
Sun-Drenched Color Display: Requires full sun to develop the most vivid pink and rose tones.
Excellent as a Specimen or Screen: Can be used as a massive standalone focal point or planted in a row for a stunning, colorful screen.
Needs Space to Shine: Due to its large mature size (up to 6 ft tall and wide), it requires ample planting space.

Quick Facts

Features:Sword-shaped, arching leaves with striking red, pink and cream variegation on green base. Produces tall spikes of tubular red flowers (monocarpic - dies after flowering).
Mature Height: 5-6 ft
Mature Width: 6-8 ft
Growth Rate: Slow
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Key Advantages:Vibrant year-round foliage color,Deer resistant,Low maintenance,Architectural form
Landscape Uses:Color contrast plantings,Modern landscapes,Coastal gardens,Container specimens
Special Notes:Flowers once then dies (but may produce offsets). Traditional Maori weaving plant.
Hardiness:Tolerates coastal conditions. Protect from extreme cold (<20°F/-6°C).

Faqs

Q: How do I encourage the pink color?
A: Full sun and cool temperatures are key. The pink stripes are most vibrant in spring, fall, and winter. In the heat of summer, the colors may soften. Ensure it gets at least 6 hours of direct sun.

Q: Is it hardy?
A: It is slightly more frost-tender than some green varieties. In Zone 9a, it is generally safe, but in a severe freeze, protect the crown with a thick mulch. It is ideal for coastal zones.

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Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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