flax lily 'Sundowner'

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Sundowner' is an evergreen perennial forming a clump of erect leaves to 1m or more, bronze-green striped towards the margins with red and pink. Flowers yellowish, seldom produced

flax lily 'Sundowner'

Scientific classification

Species
flax lily 'Sundowner' (Phormium 'Sundowner')
Genus
Phormium
Family
Asphodelaceae
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Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
1-1.5 metres
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of flax lily 'Sundowner'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of flax lily 'Sundowner'

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flax lily 'Sundowner' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Dead or damaged leaves may be removed in the spring

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Growing

Grows best in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. May need protecting in northern climes

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to phormium mealybug

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