Cordyline Australis Red Star
Description
Bring bold, architectural flair to your garden or outdoor space with Cordyline australis ‘Red Star’. With its spiky, deep burgundy-red foliage and palm-like form, this striking evergreen adds instant drama to patios, borders, and urban front gardens across South London. It pairs beautifully with gravel, grasses, and tropical-style planting—think phormiums, heucheras, or lavender for a modern, low-maintenance mix.
Plants supplied in a growers pot.
Key Features & Care:
Mature Height: 2–3m (can eventually reach up to 4–5m in ideal conditions)
Mature Spread: 1–2m
Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green (small and inconspicuous)
Flowering Period: Late spring to summer (on mature plants)
Foliage: Evergreen
Fragrant: No
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions (protect young plants in hard frosts)
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained
Soil PH: Acid to neutral
Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand
Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for birds
Perfect For:
Coastal and urban gardens
Patio pots and front garden features
Low-maintenance evergreen structure
Mediterranean and contemporary planting schemes
How to Grow:
Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during the first season. Remove older lower leaves to keep it tidy, and protect the crown in harsh winters if grown in exposed spots.
Please note:
Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.