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Cordylines

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Val.., Jun 28, 2014.

  1. Val..

    Val.. Confessed snail lover

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    I like the shape of these, does anyone know of one that won't grow too large? preferably with red leaves.

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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Yes the red leaved ones.:biggrin:
    Never seen a really big red leaved one.
     
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    Brilliant!!!! Cheers Pete!! :thumbsup:

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      None of the modern cultivars are as hardy as the normal Cordyline Australis, the most common red one is Red Star which, like Pete, I have not seen grow very tall. Winter hardiness depends on your location.
       
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        I have the Australis, Red Star growing in a large-ish ceramic pot. It seems very happy in a fairly sunny, sheltered position and although I do have to water it more than I would if it were planted out, it doesn't seem to mind being potted at all. I think it's in a roughly 35cm diameter pot and that size seems to suit it, so not too huge!
         
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        If I leave my Red Star outdoors over winter it gets very scraggy and loses it's colour, it eventually recovers by about september, so I now bring it into the greenhouse during the cold months.
         
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