Phormium Tenax ‘Sundowner’/Sundowner New Zealand Flax

Phormium tenax ‘Sundowner’ is a bold, architectural New Zealand flax prized for its dramatic bronze‑green leaves edged in rosy pink that mature to cream, creating year‑round color and instant landscape impact.

A fast‑growing, evergreen perennial, Sundowner forms a strong upright clump reaching 5–8 ft tall and 4–6 ft wide, making it an ideal statement plant for modern gardens, coastal landscapes, and large containers. Its sword‑like foliage emerges in vivid rose‑pink tones before shifting to olive‑green with pink and cream margins as the season progresses, giving it a dynamic, ever‑changing look.

This variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well‑drained soil, showing excellent tolerance for drought, coastal conditions, and low maintenance landscapes once established. Its bold texture and color contrast make it perfect for pairing with grasses, succulents, and contemporary plantings.