Cordyline australis Red Star

Cordyline Red Star is an attractive species of Cordyline that forms a single trunk and long broad foliage coloured red to burgundy. It is not noted for its flowers, but creamy white panicles form on older trees that later produce berries. Cordylines are a fantastic architectural plant for landscaping around pools and in garden beds. Cordyline Red Star is also ideal for specimen plantings, large pots and contemporary gardens. Plant Cordyline Red Star in an area of full to light shade; it will show its best colour in full sun. This variety is waterwise and will tolerate most well drained soils, coastal conditions as well as dry periods. Cordyline Red Star is relatively low maintenance and easily grown under all conditions. Water well until established. Remove spent flowers when necessary and fertilise annually with a long term slow release fertiliser. Cordyline Red Star can grow to a height of 2.5 metres and a width of 1 metre.