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CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Commonly known as Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
Striking bronzy red
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EvergreenArching leaves 30-90cm (12-36in) long.
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Height4m (13ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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TreePalm-like tree branching sparingly with age. Mature trees produce tiny flowers followed by white or blue-tinted berries
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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)In colder areas bring younger plants into shelter or fleece-wrap for winter -
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Partial shade
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Good to knowYoung plants make a good pot subject. Wildlife plant - nectar for insects and berries for birds, especially starlings. Syn. Dracaena australis. Can be grown as specimen plants in borders or as courtyard plants in warmer areas. Develops a branched crown after first flowering
Pests & DiseasesUnder glass - scale insects, red spider mites.
Place of originNew Zealand.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapePaniclesBroad panicles 1m (39in), or more across
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterPatio / pot plantsSub-tropical / mediterranean
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Scented PlantsScented flowersHeavy, pervading scent
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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