Buy cabbage palm Cordyline australis 'Red Star': Delivery by Waitrose Garden

Cordyline australis 'Red Star'

cabbage palm

cabbage palm

Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average to fast
Flowering period: July to August
Hardiness: half hardy (will need winter protection in colder areas)

This popular, palm-like tree has arching, sword-like, deep red leaves, retained throughout the year. Mature trees produce dramatic white flower spikes that smell exquisite. It's an ideal focal point for a sunny, protected border, patio or for the exotic garden. In frost-prone areas it's best grown inside a cool greenhouse or conservatory. In time, container-grown specimens will need to be replanted in the garden.
Garden care: In spring when new growth appears and all danger of hard frosts has passed, cut back frost-damaged branches to just above the newly formed shoots.