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Cordyline australis ‘Charlie Boy’, also known as ‘Cabbage Palm’, is a wonderful addition to a range of garden spaces with its architectural shape and striking strap-like, bold burgundy and bronze foliage. Use it to create captivating containers that add colour to patio and seating areas or plant it in flower beds and borders for long-lasting colour and structure.
The exotic-looking variegated foliage makes an impressive display that looks wonderful planted as a specimen or combined with a host of other blooms such as dahlias, lavender or marigolds. Or continue the leafy theme and plant it with hostas or fatsia for an eye-catching display of texture.
With a wonderful architectural shape and colour, it is a low-maintenance addition that suits a range of spaces from gravel gardens to wall side borders, adding year-round colour and interest to enjoy.
Plant details
- Pot size: 2-litre pot
- Flower colour: White
- Foliage colour: Burgundy, bronze
- Flowering period: June, July, August
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Sunlight: Full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy but may need protection in very cold weather
- Ultimate plant size: Height: 3m x Width: 1.5m
All measurements are approximate.
How to care for your plant
Cordyline australis ‘Charlie Boy’ prefers full sunlight but can survive in partial shade. It likes fertile, well-drained soil and in the right conditions it can grow up to 3m in height. Although, this shrub is quite robust, British weather can sometimes be too cold. So, remember to move it to a sheltered spot in winter or add protection during poor weather conditions.
