CORDYLINE australis 'Red Sensation'
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CORDYLINE australis 'Red Sensation'
Commonly known as Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
Reddish-bronze leaves.
£17.50
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Syn. Dracaena australis. Young plants make a good pot subject. Wildlife plant - nectar for insects and berries for birds, especially starlings. Can be grown as specimen plants in borders or as courtyard plants. Develops a branched crown after first flowering -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, red spider mites under glass -
Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenBronze, sword-shaped leaves to 70cm (28in) long at the branch tips
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PaniclesBroad panicles to 1m (39in) across
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea
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Patio / pot plants
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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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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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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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 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 young plants into shelter or fleece-wrap for winter -
Scented flowersHeavy, pervading scent
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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
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cordyline - Growing Guide