Phormium Sundowner

Phormium Sundowner

Why Buy Me?

• Striking pink, bronze, and green striped foliage
• Architectural shape for year-round impact
• Perfect for containers and modern planting schemes
• Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established

Key Features

Height & Spread: Typically grows to 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 feet) tall and wide.

Foliage: Upright, arching sword-like leaves with dramatic bronze-green colouring edged and striped with rosy-pink tones. Colour intensifies in full sun.

Flowers: Mature plants may produce tall flower spikes bearing tubular reddish flowers in summer.

Growth Habit: Clump-forming evergreen perennial with a bold architectural appearance.

Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -8°C to -10°C (14°F to 18°F) in sheltered locations.

Growing Conditions

Light: Best grown in full sun for the richest foliage colour, though it will tolerate partial shade.

Soil: Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.

Exposure: Suitable for sheltered or coastal sites and tolerant of windy conditions once established.

Drought Tolerance: Drought tolerant after establishment.

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Plant in spring or early autumn while the soil is warm and moist.

Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season. Container-grown plants may need additional watering in dry periods.

Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy foliage growth.

Pruning: Remove damaged or dead leaves at the base as needed to maintain a tidy appearance.

Winter Care: In colder regions, provide protection from severe frost, especially for young plants and container specimens.

Seasonal Interest

Spring: Fresh new foliage emerges with vivid pink and bronze colouring.

Summer: Strong architectural foliage creates dramatic contrast; mature plants may flower.

Autumn: Evergreen leaves continue to provide bold colour and texture.

Winter: Maintains structure and colour throughout the colder months.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Attracts: Bees and nectar-feeding insects when flowering.

Perfect For: Contemporary gardens, gravel gardens, containers, coastal planting, and mixed borders.

Companion Plants: Pairs beautifully with grasses, Cordyline, Heuchera, and silver-foliaged plants such as Artemisia.

Bring bold colour and dramatic structure to your garden with Phormium ‘Sundowner’ — an eye-catching evergreen that provides year-round interest with minimal maintenance. Order online today or visit your local Thompson’s branch for expert advice and inspiration.