Cordyline Australis "Red Star" 5Liter

🌿 Cordyline ‘Red Star’

Botanical Name: Cordyline australis ‘Red Star’
Common Names: Red Star Cordyline, Red Sword Palm, Red Foliage Cordyline

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📌 Product Description

Cordyline australis ‘Red Star’ is an eye-catching evergreen architectural plant prized for its striking, deep red, sword-shaped leaves that grow in upright, spiky clumps. Its dramatic foliage provides instant vertical interest and bold colour, making it an excellent feature or accent plant in South African gardens.

‘Red Star’ thrives in coastal, subtropical, and temperate climates, and works well in containers, borders, and modern landscapes, adding structure and vibrancy year-round. Its hardy nature and low-maintenance growth habit make it perfect for busy gardeners seeking a tropical look without high upkeep.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 1.5 – 3 m (can reach up to 4 m in ideal conditions)
• Spread: 0.5 – 1.5 m
• Growth Habit: Upright clumping evergreen
• Growth Rate: Moderate

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade (full sun enhances red foliage colour)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates sandy and coastal soils
• Water:
  • Moderate watering during establishment
  • Drought-tolerant once established
• Feeding: Balanced fertiliser in spring and summer encourages vibrant foliage
• Maintenance:
  • Remove old or damaged leaves
  • Minimal pruning required

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer (September – November)
• Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Climate Suitability: Coastal, subtropical, and temperate regions
• Frost Tolerance: Light frost-tolerant; protect young plants in colder areas

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Bold deep red foliage year-round
• Hardy and drought-tolerant
• Adds vertical structure and tropical appeal
• Ideal as a specimen or accent plant
• Suitable for containers, patios, and borders

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Feature plant in tropical or modern gardens
✔ Container planting for patios and courtyards
✔ Coastal and drought-tolerant landscapes
✔ Mixed borders with green or variegated foliage
✔ Vertical accent in garden beds