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Cordyline Cabernet

Cordyline Cabernet, Cordyline australis Cabernet

Cordyline Cabernet is an ornamental variety of the commonly known, Cabbage Tree, and is renowned for its slender, dark purple-red foliage. The gently arching leaves are borne as a crown atop a short, multi-stemmed trunk as it reaches 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Cordyline Cabernet is perfect for adding height to plantings in narrow or confined spaces, growing in a container, including in tropical plantings, or using as a colourful accent in a mixed planting. This is a very popular plant owing to its striking colour and ease to grow.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Flax and Flax like
Height:2.00 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Wind
Garden uses:Containers, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCordyline Cabernet, Cordyline australis Cabernet

Cordyline Cabernet Details

Cordyline Cabernet is an ornamental variety of the commonly known, Cabbage Tree, and is renowned for its slender, dark purple-red foliage. The gently arching leaves are borne as a crown atop a short, multi-stemmed trunk. It will reach 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It can be grown in partial shade conditions, but colouring will be less intense. It is also tolerant of moderate frost, cool climates, and coastal environments but should be protected while it is establishing. Cordyline Cabernet is perfect for adding height to plantings in narrow or confined spaces, growing in a container, including in tropical plantings, or using as a colourful accent in a mixed planting. This is a very popular plant owing to its striking colour and ease to grow.

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