Cordyline australis
Greenhouse Perennial
- Position: Part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 10, 11
- Height: 8 feet
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Care and Understanding
- Special Features: Attractive foliage
- Ideal for: Border, Patio, Pot Plant, Tubs
Description
Exotic looking sword-like foliage and gently fragrant creamy-white flowers in panicles.
A good ornamental tree and excellent container plant.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | at any time of year. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1.5mm (1/16in) |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 25-27C (75-80F).
Soak in lukewarm water for 1-2 hours before sowing in well drained compost.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots.
Pot on as required into 13cm (5in) and finally 20cm (8in) pots.
Aftercare Instructions
Water moderately through the spring and summer and provide a temperature of 7-13C (45-57F) throughout the winter, and reduce the watering accordingly.
