Cordyline ‘Lime Passion’ – Vibrant Variegation for Bold, Year-Round Impact

Cordyline ‘Lime Passion’ is an eye-catching evergreen with a fresh, luminous palette of lime-green, cream, and soft yellow that brightens even the dullest corners of the garden. Its long, arching leaves form a graceful upright fountain, creating instant height, texture, and a relaxed, tropical feel.

Perfect as a focal point in borders or as a statement plant in large containers, ‘Lime Passion’ brings a modern, architectural elegance to any outdoor space. The bold variegation glows beautifully in sunlight, while its evergreen habit ensures year-round presence and structure.

As it matures, this Cordyline slowly develops a slender trunk, adding height and enhancing its palm-like appearance. Tolerant of coastal winds, dry spells, and urban conditions, it thrives in sunny, free-draining spots and offers high impact with minimal effort. Hardy in mild UK gardens, it’s ideal for sheltered courtyards, patios, and contemporary designs.

Fresh, stylish, and wonderfully low-maintenance, Cordyline ‘Lime Passion’ is a brilliant choice for adding colour, movement, and modern flair to the garden.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: New lime and cream foliage emerges bright and fresh.
Summer: Upright, fountain-like form adds height and tropical style.
Autumn: Evergreen variegation continues to shine as borders fade.
Winter: Bold structure gives reliable contrast and year-round interest.

Key Features

• Striking variegated foliage – Lime-green, cream, and yellow tones.

• Architectural shape – Upright fountain of long, elegant leaves.

• Evergreen – Retains structure and brightness in all seasons.

• Drought and coastal tolerant – Thrives in tough, sunny sites.

• Low maintenance – Easy to grow in borders or containers.

Perfect For

• Modern and tropical gardens – Bold foliage for contemporary designs.

• Containers – Ideal as a patio feature plant.

• Coastal areas – Wind and salt tolerant.

• Sunny borders – Adds height, colour, and movement.

• Mediterranean-style planting – Works beautifully with dry-loving plants.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Full sun to light shade; brightest colour in sun.
Soil: Free-draining soil; avoid prolonged winter wet.
Hardiness: Hardy in mild UK regions; protect crown in severe frost.
Care: Remove any tired lower leaves; mulch lightly in spring.

Looks Great With

• Grasses – Stipa tenuissima, Pennisetum, Festuca glauca.

• Mediterranean companions – Phormium, Hebe, Agapanthus.

• Silver foliage plants – Senecio ‘Sunshine’, Convolvulus cneorum.

• Tropical-style plants – Cannas, Colocasias, Tetrapanax.