{"product_id":"cordyline-australis-3-litre-pot-1","title":"Cordyline Australis 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1mu61im\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCordyline australis (Cabbage Palm)\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eCordyline australis is a striking evergreen architectural plant that brings a bold, tropical feel to gardens throughout the year. With its long, sword-shaped green leaves and elegant upright trunk as it matures, it creates a dramatic focal point in borders, patios and contemporary planting schemes. Despite its exotic appearance, Cordyline australis is fully hardy across most of the UK and is remarkably easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"634\"\u003ePerfect for adding height, structure and year-round interest, Cordyline australis looks equally at home in coastal gardens, modern landscapes and traditional cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"njfxqi\" data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eWhy Grow Cordyline australis?\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eArchitectural Evergreen Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Produces long, arching green leaves that create a bold, tropical appearance throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eExcellent Focal Point\u003c\/strong\u003e – Develops an attractive trunk with age, adding height and structure to borders, patios and feature planting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eBeautiful Summer Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mature plants produce large sprays of fragrant creamy-white flowers during summer, followed by decorative berries that attract wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eCoastal \u0026amp; Wind Tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e – Performs exceptionally well in exposed and coastal gardens, making it an excellent choice for challenging locations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eHardy \u0026amp; Low-Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fully hardy throughout most of the UK, drought tolerant once established and requiring very little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1s99wp7\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun or partial shade. A sunny position encourages the strongest growth and healthiest foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and adapts well to loam, sandy soils and free-draining clay. Avoid areas that remain waterlogged during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season while the roots establish. Once established, Cordyline australis is relatively drought tolerant and generally only requires watering during prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"e1x688\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eRemove older, damaged or weathered lower leaves as required to keep the trunk tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"aftk9m\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eApply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"xxu5cr\" data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eIn colder areas, protect the growing point during prolonged periods of severe frost by tying the leaves together and wrapping the crown with horticultural fleece.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"entveu\" data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003eContainer-grown plants may benefit from additional winter protection.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"600mbf\" data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003ePerfect Plant Combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2952\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCordyline australis pairs beautifully with other architectural and Mediterranean-style plants such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003ePhormium\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eYucca\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eAgapanthus\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eDicksonia antarctica\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003eTrachycarpus fortunei\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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