Phormium 'Sunset' - Sunset New Zealand Flax

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Phormium 'Sunset' is a captivating perennial plant, revered for its dramatic stature and unrivalled appeal. Native to New Zealand and also known as Sunset New Zealand Flax, this plant transforms any landscape into an artist's palette with its vibrant, sword-like leaves painted in tones of burgundy, red-orange, bronze, pink, and cream. Reaching impressive heights and widths up to 4-5 feet, it adeptly creates commanding focal points, lining up borders, or livening up container displays. Despite its ornate appearance, it exhibits a robust personality, enduring coastal climates and arid periods once established. It's partial to sun-kissed locales, but can bend to tolerate a bit of shade while bestowing its best hues from spring through summer. And as a finale, subtle tubular flowers grace the plant in the warm months, further enhancing the overall visual spectacle. This Agavaceae family member is not just a plant; it's a statement of style and color, bringing a touch of the extraordinary to ordinary landscapes.

Size: Up to 4-5 feet tall and wide

Flowers: Subtle, tubular flowers that bloom in the summer

Foliage: Vibrant, sword-like leaves featuring a mix of burgundy, red-orange, bronze, pink, and cream.

Water usage: Drought-tolerant once established.

Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Additional feature: Ideal for creating vibrant focal points, borders or container displays and can tolerate less ideal conditions, including coastal climates.