Cordyline australis 'Red Star'
A dramatic architectural evergreen that brings instant impact with its striking bronze-red sword-like foliage. This eye-catching variety creates a bold focal point in any planting scheme.
Seasonal Highlights
The rich bronze-red foliage provides year-round colour and structure. In maturity, fragrant creamy-white flowers may appear in summer, followed by white berries, though flowering is more common in milder climates.
Key Features
- Striking bronze-red sword-like foliage
- Architectural form creates instant impact
- Year-round colour and structure
- Excellent in containers or borders
- Good coastal tolerance
Perfect For
Ideal as a focal point in contemporary or tropical-style plantings. Excellent for large containers on patios and terraces. Perfect for adding height and drama to mixed borders. Works well in coastal gardens where it tolerates salt-laden winds.
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun for best colour in well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment but avoid waterlogging. In colder areas, provide winter protection by wrapping the crown with fleece or moving containers to sheltered spots. Remove dead lower leaves to maintain appearance. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring.
Looks Great With
Combines beautifully with ornamental grasses, phormiums and other architectural plants. Contrasts well with silver-leaved plants like artemisia. Underplant with low-growing succulents or colourful bedding for added interest.
A stunning architectural plant that brings a touch of the exotic to gardens and creates bold year-round impact.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
