Cordyline Red Star - 2ltr pot

Cordyline australis 'Red Star', also known as the cabbage palm, is

a hardy evergreen plant with striking, arching, deep burgundy-red leaves. It provides an architectural element to gardens and is well-suited for a tropical or Mediterranean theme.

• Foliage: The prominent feature of 'Red Star' is its sword-shaped, bronze-red to deep burgundy-red foliage that retains its color all year.
• Growth habit: It grows into a palm-like shrub or tree, forming a strong, upright rosette of leaves. The foliage is continuously produced from the center, while older leaves die back and form a woody trunk.
• Flowers: Mature plants in summer can produce large panicles of tiny, sweet-smelling, ivory-white flowers that attract bees.
• Fruit: The flowers are followed by red or bluish-white berries in autumn, which are a food source for birds. 

Growing and care

• Sunlight: 'Red Star' does best in full sun, which helps to maintain its vibrant leaf color. It can also tolerate partial shade.
• Soil: Plant it in well-drained soil, though it is tolerant of a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay.
• Watering: While drought-tolerant once established, it's important to water regularly during its growing season, especially in summer.
• Pruning: 'Red Star' is low-maintenance and generally doesn't require pruning. Old, dead leaves can be pulled away from the base to keep it tidy.