Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cordyline australis Cherry Sensation Cabbage Tree, Cabbage Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Trees Tufting, Upright Narrow
Description:
Cordyline Cherry Sensation is known for its cherry pink leaves, which arch gracefully as the plant matures. This Cordyline has an upright habit, strappy foliage and develops a trunk. It adds brilliant colour to mixed patio planters and brightens up the garden scene with all year round colour, particularly in winter. Cherry Sensation is an instant sculptural statement. Their long upright pointed leaves allow you to create great effects in Mediterranean, tropical and formal styled gardens. They contrast superbly with shaped hedges, conjuring a relaxed and stylish look. Grows approx. 2.5m tall and 1m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Agavaceae PacificIslands
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Pink
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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