Cordyline australis Pink Passion

Cordyline australis ‘Pink Passion’ is a frost-resistant, evergreen palm-like plant that develops an upright trunk over time. This exotic, subtropical eyecatcher is adorned with dense clusters of sword-like, purple/pink leaves with bright pink edges. The leaves are narrow and arching, with a tough, leathery texture. Cordyline australis is native to the subtropical parts of New Zealand, where it grows in coastal areas, along forest edges in high mountain forests, and along riverbanks and marshes. It tolerates dry and cold conditions well. C. australis ‘Pink Passion’ is a low-maintenance garden plant. It is also a great architectural plant for patio containers and landscaping. Cordyline australis is also known as the Cabbage Palm or Good Luck Plant. Other internationally used names for Cordyline australis include: Cabbage palm; Cabbage tree; Giant Dracaena; Giant Dracena; Grass Palm; New Zealand Cabbage Tree; Koolboom; Koolplant; Palm Lily. Evanthia has Cordyline australis ‘Pink Passion’ starting material available year-round as young plants from tissue culture. Ask our team for the Cordyline cultivation guide for commercial production. View all Cordylines, trunk-forming or low-growing, in the Evanthia range.

Cordyline forming a stem
Purple/pink leaves with bright pink edges

Properties

Botanical name:

Cordyline australis

Dutch name:

Family:

Asparagaceae

Series:

Product group:

Cordyline

VBN code:

Status:

Product group:

Cool to grow

Cultivation information

Starting material:

Young plant from tissue culture

Pot size:

cm

Stem length:

-

cm

Cultivation location:

Plant density:

/ m²

Sowing period:

Cultivation temperature:

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Pot size:

cm

Potsize

48-100

cm

Ideal cultivation temperature:

5-18

 °C

Growing time to young plant:

15-18

weeks

Growing time from young plant to end product:

25

-

52

weeks

USDA Hardiness zone:

9-11

Average seeds per kilo:

The information presented here is intended as a general guideline and should not be considered instructions for cultivation. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.

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