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CORDYLINE australis 'Torbay Dazzler'
Commonly known as Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
Cream striped sword-like leaves. Needs a well drained soil in full sun with shelter
Further Reading....
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EvergreenArching leaves 30-90cm (12-36in) long.
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Height5m (16ft) -
Spread4m (13ft)
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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 -
Full sun -
Partial shade
CORDYLINE australis 'Torbay Dazzler'
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Additional Features
Good to knowYoung plants make an excellent choice for a large container. Wildlife plant - nectar for insects and berries for birds. Syn. Dracaena australis. can be grown as specimen plants in borders or as a courtyard plant 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 ZealandBorderSuits a mixed or shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the seaPatio / pot plantsSub-tropical / mediterraneanTown garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
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
Bird friendly
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Cordyline - Growing Guide
Useful extras...
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
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Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
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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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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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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
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 £10.00
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