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CORDYLINE banksii 'Electric Star'
Commonly known as Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
Green-edged chocolate-brown leaves
Large
£55.00 each
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Good to know
A compact cordyline that produces sideshoots -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, red spider mites under glass -
Place of origin
New Zealand -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenArching leaves 30-90cm (12-36in) long
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Cream
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Panicles
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuits a warm, sheltered border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Patio / pot plants
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Linear
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightClumping cordyline. Sometimes produces panicles of small flowers in summer
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Palm
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Colour is better in full sun -
Partial shade
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1m (39in)
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