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CORDYLINE
Commonly known as Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
All make excellent architectural patio or pot plants. Some of the newer and more exotic leaf colours are best suited to the conservatory or greenhouse, at least over winter
Australis, the fast-growing New Zealand cabbage palm was indispensable to the Maoris to whom it was a source of food, textiles, anchor ropes, fishing lines, waterproof clothing and sandals.
It is an important wildlife plant supporting insects and birds in good berrying years.
Genus of about 20 species of evergreen shrubs or tree-like, woody-stemmed perennials, the larger ones resembling palms. They are found on open hillsides and in scrub and open forest in southeastern Asia and the Pacific, including Australasia.
Many of the plants grown as C. australis are probably hybrids with C. indivisa, the Mountain cabbage tree.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Height1m (3ft) -
Spread1m (3ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightClump-forming shrub.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Good to knowCan be used as an alternative to phormium (flax). New variety. Data is still being collated.
Pests & DiseasesUnder glass - scale insects, red spider mites.
Place of originGarden origin. A hybrid cross between C. australis and (probably) banksii.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
Cordyline - Growing Guide
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CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
Available from £16.50
CORDYLINE australis 'Torbay Dazzler'
Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
Available from £16.50
BERBERIDOPSIS corallina
Coral plant
Available from £27.50
CORDYLINE australis 'Southern Splendour'
Available from £16.50
Buy Varieties of CORDYLINE
CORDYLINE australis
New Zealand cabbage palm
green
Gift-wrapping available
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Sensation'
Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
reddish-bronze leaves.
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £14.00 each
£16.50
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
striking bronzy red
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £14.00 each
£16.50 each
CORDYLINE australis 'Salsa'
Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
maroon and pink striped leaves
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £14.00 each
£16.50 each
CORDYLINE australis 'Southern Splendour'
Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
dark grey-green leaves with bright pink margins. A striking contrast
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £14.00 each
£16.50 each
CORDYLINE australis 'Torbay Dazzler'
Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
cream striped sword-like leaves. Needs a well drained soil in full sun with shelter
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £14.00 each
£16.50 each
CORDYLINE banksii 'Electric Flash'
Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
dark reddish-maroon leaves with creamy yellow edges
CORDYLINE banksii 'Electric Star'
Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
green-edged chocolate-brown leaves
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
