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cabbage palm 'Red Star'

Cordyline 'Red Star'

Low MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Cordyline
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A compact, evergreen perennial palm, shrub or tree used for it's striking dark bronze-red and cream striped variegated leaves. Creamy-white fragrant flowers are produced in the summer followed by berries in the autumn. An excellent addition to patio pots and containers or a tropical border.

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. See cordyline cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required. Old, dead leaves can be pulled away from the base

Propagation

Propagate by removing well-rooted suckers in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

May be susceptible to cordyline slime flux

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalFlower BordersHedging ScreensPatio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years