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Cordyline australis ?Red Star? is a compact plant, with evergreen long, thin, arching, bronze-red leaves. It?s ideal for growing in pots and is well suited to growing in sunny border alongside aother tropical plants such as cannas, or on the patio. Mature plants produce branches of sweet-smelling, ivory-white flowers in summer, which are extremely attractive to bees. Its autumn berries are loved by starlings.
 
Hardiness
H3 - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
 
Aspect
South-facing or West-facing
 
Exposure
Sheltered
 
Moisture
Well-drained soil, Moist but well-drained
 
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam
 
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
 
Size
Ultimate height: 3  metres
Ultimate spread: 2 metres
Time to ultimate height: 20-50 years
 
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sunny, well-drained spot away from cold winter winds. Alternatively grow in a large container which you can move indoors in autumn.
 
Propagation
Propagate from seed or suckers
 
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Low Maintenance Drought Resistant Architectural Coastal
 
How to care
Pruning: Not usually pruned
 
Pests: Can get scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
 
Diseases: May be susceptible to Cordyline slime flux
 
Diseases: False smut may attack the leaves