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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....
  • Evergreen
  • Height
    1m (3ft)
  • Spread
    1m (3ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Clump-forming shrub.
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy 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
  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Good to know
    Can be used as an alternative to phormium (flax). New variety. Data is still being collated.
    Pests & Diseases
    Under glass - scale insects, red spider mites.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. A hybrid cross between C. australis and (probably) banksii.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
1m (3ft)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1m (3ft)
 

Buy Varieties of CORDYLINE

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CORDYLINE australis

CORDYLINE australis

New Zealand cabbage palm

green

 
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individually £14.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
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Large
£50.00 each 
Specimen
£145.00 each 
Collect Only
Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.
Specimen
£150.00  
Collect Only
Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Sensation'

CORDYLINE australis 'Red Sensation'

Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm

reddish-bronze leaves.

 
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£16.50  
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CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'

CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'

Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm

striking bronzy red

 
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£16.50 each 
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Also Large
£65.00 each 
CORDYLINE australis 'Salsa'

CORDYLINE australis 'Salsa'

Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm

maroon and pink striped leaves

 
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£16.50 each 
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Large
£55.00  
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Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
CORDYLINE australis 'Southern Splendour'

CORDYLINE australis 'Southern Splendour'

Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm

dark grey-green leaves with bright pink margins. A striking contrast

 
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£16.50 each 
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CORDYLINE australis 'Torbay Dazzler'

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 on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
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£16.50 each 
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Also large
£45.00 each 
CORDYLINE banksii 'Electric Flash'

CORDYLINE banksii 'Electric Flash'

Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm

dark reddish-maroon leaves with creamy yellow edges

 
Large
£55.00 each 
CORDYLINE banksii 'Electric Star'

CORDYLINE banksii 'Electric Star'

Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm

green-edged chocolate-brown leaves

 
Large
£55.00 each 

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.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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

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