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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Phormiaceae (~Xanthorrhoeaceae) |
| Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Insignificant |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Synonyms: [Phormium 'Maori Sunset'] |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Phormium 'Sunset' (New Zealand Flax) - New Zealand Flax cultivar that grows to 5-6 feet tall with elegant upright 1 1/2" wide leaves that arch at the tips in apricot to pink tones blending with green. Plant in full sun to light shade. Can tolerate fairly dry conditions (coastal) but looks best with occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to 15-20 F. Possibly root hardy below these temperatures but with severe foliage damage unless protected. Cut out bronze foliage at base to maintain good colored foliage. One of our long time favorites. We have older plants (planted in the mid 1980's) in large containers in front of our office and several specimens in the garden. Phormium 'Sunset' was a selection made by Margaret Jones of Tauranga, NZ in 1980. When we first grew this plant we inadvertently listed it as 'Maori Sunset' and the plant occasionally is still sold under this name.
The information on this page is based on our library and online research as well as observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We have also incorporated comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Phormium 'Sunset'.
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