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Cordyline pumilio

Cordyline pumilio

Genus: Cordyline
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A small evergreen shrub to 1m, forming a tuft of narrow, grass-like leaves. In summer it produces arching sprays of small, starry white or pale pink flowers. Unlike most other cordylines this species does not form a trunk

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any soil in sun or partial shade; C. pumilo is tolerant of poor soils and exposed situations, and is drought tolerant once established

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerFlower Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years