Create a striking focal point in your garden with Cordyline Red Star, an elegant evergreen architectural plant admired for its dramatic sword-shaped burgundy foliage and upright tropical appearance. Its bold leaves provide year-round colour and structure, making it an excellent choice for contemporary gardens, patio containers, gravel gardens, and feature planting schemes.
Easy to grow and naturally low maintenance, Cordyline Red Star develops into a stylish specimen plant that adds height and texture to outdoor spaces. The deep red tones of the foliage become particularly intense when grown in a sunny position, creating a vibrant contrast against green planting.
Perfect for both modern and Mediterranean-inspired gardens, this hardy evergreen provides reliable interest throughout the seasons. Supplied as an established 2 litre pot plant, ready to plant and enjoy.
As a natural living product, each plant may vary slightly in size, shape, and appearance depending on seasonal growing conditions.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Cordyline australis 'Red Star'
- Common Name: Red Star Cordyline
- Plant Type: Architectural Evergreen Plant
- Pot Size: 2 Litre (Approx. 17cm)
- Foliage Colour: Burgundy Red
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Growth Habit: Upright, Architectural
- Mature Height: Approx. 1.5–3m
- Mature Spread: Approx. 1–1.5m
- Hardiness: Hardy Evergreen Shrub
- Suitable For: Containers, Feature Planting, Contemporary Gardens and Mediterranean Styles
Care
Plant in well-drained soil and position in full sun for the strongest foliage colour. Water regularly until established, then Cordyline Red Star becomes relatively drought tolerant. Feed during spring and summer to encourage healthy growth and remove older leaves as required to maintain its attractive shape.
