Cordyline Red Star 5 Litre - A super decorative plant for a large container or ground planting its adds a tropical touch to the patio, or to grow in a hot, sunny border in milder parts of the country. Cordyline can grow into a large decorative plant, in optimum planting position can in some circumstances reach upto 6 metres tall with a 1.5 metre spread, this would only be acheived in exceptionally good circumstances, a more realistic height is 3 to 4 metres
Cordyline Australis Red Star 5 Litre: This ever popular, palm-like tree has arching, sword-like, deep red leaves, colour is retained year round. Mature trees, especially in milder areas can produce dramatic white flower spikes that smell delightful. Red Star is an ideal focal point for a sunny, protected border, patio or tropical Mediterranean themed garden. Whilst classed as winter hardy to approximately -8 we recommend winter protection in colder areas or plants in pots can be placed inside during the harshest months.
What to expect: Your plant will arrive in a 5 litre pot and will have a minimum height above the pot of 50cm.
Water the plant in its pot thoroughly before planting. Prepare the planting area by digging a hole twice the size of the pot. Dig compost into the base of the hole try adding some slow release fertiliser. Remove the pot and position the plant in the hole, with the top of the rootball about level with the surrounding soil. Refill the planting hole with a mixture of garden soil and compost, firming as you go. Water in well and make sure of a good water supply throught the growing season.
