CORDYLINE australis 'Southern Splendour'

Commonly known as Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm

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

Further Reading....

Cordyline - Growing Guide

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

£15.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £12.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen - arching, linear to lance-shaped leaves 30-90cm (12-36in) long.
Height - 4m (13ft)
Spread - 3m (10ft)
Tree - palm-like tree branching sparingly with age. Mature trees produce tiny flowers followed by white or blue-tinted berries
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) - in colder areas bring younger plants into shelter or fleece-wrap for winterbring into protection or fleece-wrap in winter
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - young plants make an excellent choice for a large container. Wildlife plant - nectar for insects and berries for birds, especially starlings. 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 & Diseases - under glass - scale insects, red spider mites
Place of origin - garden origin. New Zealand. c.2000. A variegated sport of C. 'Red Star'
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Panicles - - broad panicles 1m (39in), or more across
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
Patio / pot plants
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Bird friendly