Cordyline fruiticosa- Pink diamond, Rubra, Nigra, Tangelo, Kiwi pride, John Klass, Maize, Rooster tail & Tartan. Say hello to the life of the garden party - Cordyline fruiticosa! These funky evergreens stand tall with attitude, bringing a pop of exotic flair wherever they strut their stuff. Dot them around as borders, plop them in pots, or scatter them throughout your green space for an instant vacation vibe. Your garden just got a whole lot more fun! Explore our wide variety of these tropical, long-leafed beauties and discover the unique traits of each variety. Light requirement: Prefer part shade or filtered light. Some varieties tolerate periods of sun, but not full day exposure. Some varieties produce different coloured leaves depending on their sunlight exposure. Water requirement: Moderate. Watering frequency: Water regularly until established. Applying a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant will help retain soil moisture.Soil: Well-draining, fertilised soil. Will tolerate most soil types including sandy soil.Skill level: Suits Beginner Green thumb, low-maintenance plant.Growth rate: Slow to Moderate to fast growth/ species dependent. Suitable for container gardens: Choose a pot at least twice the size of plant. Water regularly if you are growing them in pots. Seasonality: Evergreen Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established,Frost Tolerant: Protect from frost, temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius are damaging to this plant.Wind Tolerant: Moderately wind tolerant, but protect from strong gusts. Choose a sheltered position in the garden. Leaf colour: Varies with different species but usually shades of green, interspersed with red, pink, maroon, rust.Leaf Variegation pattern: Yes Size of leaf : Varies with different species. ‘pink diamond’ - Striking variegated foliage and is relatively fast-growing, The plant features long, sword-like leaves with a vibrant mix of green, pink, and cream stripes & can reach 30-60cm in length. It tolerates full sun to part shade, with the best leaf color achieved with plentiful sunlight. Mature Height : 1.5-2.5m highMature Width: 1m ‘rubra’ - The plant has broad, glossy leaves with a reddish-brown, burgundy, deep red, and purple tones, with new growth streaked with rose pink. Rubra prefers partial shade, especially when young or when grown in a hot climate. Mature Height : 2mMature Width: 70cm ‘nigra’ - Dark, dramatic foliage in shades of burgundy to almost black, with new growth shades of green, which makes a striking contrast. The foliage color can intensify with more sunlight exposure. Prefers well-drained soil, bright indirect light, and can be grown outdoors in warm, humid climates or as a container plant indoor. Drought-tolerant and requires minimal care. Mature Height : 2-3mMature Width: 1m ‘tangelo’ - Moderately fast-growing, clumping, upright shrub. Coral-coloured new leaves and wide variegated dark green leaves edged with coral/ bright pink. Full sun to part shade, with the most vivid colours developing in brightest light. Mature Height : 1.5-2m highMature Width: 1m wide ‘Kiwi Pride’ - Is a popular choice because of its captivating foliage, featuring lime-green, with yellow and pink shades. This is a compact variety, compared to other Cordylines. Drought-tolerant thrives in hot, humid conditions but prefers a partially shady position, or happy indoors. Mature Height : 1-2mMature Width: 0.5 metres ‘John Klass’ - Broad, glossy leaves that are a mix of burgundy-green, edged with bright pink and red. A low-maintenance plant in tropical climate, can tolerate some sun, but prefers part shade or filtered sun. Mature Height : 1mMature Width: 1m ‘maize’ - It has narrow, large arching leaves with a mix of green and pink tones, and tolerates full sun to part shade. The pink tones are most vivid with full sun exposure. A great choice for screening in narrow spaces and grows tall. Mature Height : 3mMature Width: 1m ‘rooster tail’ - This variety originates from Australia and is one of the toughest and hardiest, will tolerate cold climates too. It produces narrow multi-coloured leaves, like red, orange and green that arch from the base and cascade, resembling a roosters tail. Thrives in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Mature Height : 1-2mMature Width: 1-2m 'tartan’ - It features dark, chocolate-brown leaves edged with lime green and hot pink, creating a bold, tartan-like appearance. The plant has an upright, clumping growth habit and is suitable for adding height and visual interest to gardens or containers. Mature Height : 1.5-2mMature Width: 1m
