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Phormium 'Sunset'

Also Known As

  • Sunset New Zealand Flax

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

Phormium 'Sunset' plant details

Phormium 'Sunset' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with apricot, green, pink and variegated foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Sunset'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen apricot, green, pink and variegated
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Sunset'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The showy apricot-pink-green 2" foliage of this stately 4-6' x 4-6' succulent makes it a year round show in container or border; cut any less colorful foliage back. S/M PPAF

Gardening facts about Phormium 'Sunset' plant

How to Grow Phormium 'Sunset'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • pink
    • apricot
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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