Red Star Cordyline

Cordyline australis 'Red Star'

Pronunciation: kor-di-ly-nee aw-STRAL-iss
SKU #01742
9-11

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OVERVIEW
Description Burgundy-red, sword-like leaves offer great color and texture as a focal point in the landscape or in large containers surrounded by bright flowered perennials and silver foliage. Develops a trunk with age. Fragrant white flowers top the stems in early summer. A frost-tender evergreen; treat as an annual in cold winter regions or overwinter indoors.
Light Full sun, Partial sun
Watering Water when soil surface is dry.
Blooms Early summer
Mature Size Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/Solutions Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Upright
Flower Attributes Fragrant, Showy Flowers
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container, Houseplant, Poolside
Design Ideas Red Star Cordyline works well in a modern or tropical landscape, or in a decorative patio container planted alone or with complementary perennials. The architectural structure of the plant lends itself to a minimalist landscape. Plant linear with decorative rock or a small textured groundcover.
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Burgundy
Companion Plants Lavender (Lavandula); False Heather (Cuphea); Lantana (Lantana); Verbena (Verbena); Canna (Canna)
CARE
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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