Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cordyline australis Rhapsody Cabbage Tree, Cabbage Palm, SPRICORHAPSO,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Trees Tufting, Upright Narrow
Description:
Rhapsody is a variety of Cordyline australis derived from Red Star. It has the same upright growth characteristics as Red Star, but in a vivid crimson colour. Growers can expect the same reliability and cool growing advantages in Rhapsody. The flush of crimson colour on each leaf in interspersed with light purple stripes. Cordyline Rhapsody has upright habit, strappy foliage and develops a trunk over time. Great for providing year round colour. 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 x 1m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, 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: Burgundy, Cream
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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