Red Sensation Cordyline
Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation'
Description | Deep red-burgundy sword-like leaves make this an outstanding choice as a focal point in the landscape or large containers surrounded by bright flowered perennials and silver foliage. Fragrant white flowers top the stems in early summer. Evergreen where hardy; treat as an annual elsewhere. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when soil surface is dry. |
Blooms | Early Summer |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 6 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant, Poolside |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Burgundy |
Companion Plants | Lavender (Lavandula); False Heather (Cuphea); Lantana (Lantana); Verbena (Verbena); Canna (Canna) |
Care | Thrives in deep, fertile, well-drained soils; shelter from harsh winds. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to develop root system. Once established in landscape water regularly during growing season; reduce frequency in cooler winter months. Water container plants when soil surface becomes dry. Move indoors before the threat of frost. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow Indoors in All Zones
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Otsego, MN 55330 -
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Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
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Dickinson, ND 58601
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