Cordyline australis 'Red Star' - Cabbage Palm 3 Litre Pot

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.