Considered to be one of the best red Cordylines on the market, this strong, architectural, tropical plant is wonderful for adding height, texture and color to premium container recipes. Its leaves are a bit narrower and a brighter shade of bronze-red compared to ‘Red Sensation’ which has more purple undertones. An upright central stalks carries the sword-like leaves which are displayed in a fountain-like fashion. Over time, where it is hardy, it can develop into a small tree form. However, most people grow ‘Red Star’ as an exceptional annual.
| Plant Type |
Trees |
| Hardiness Zone |
Zones 8-11 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 18" - 24" (in), 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing |
18"-3' |
| Water Needs |
Low, Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Great Foliage, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Salt |
| Attracts |
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| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
'Red Star' Cordyline | Cordyline australis || Considered to be one of the best red Cordylines on the market, this strong, architectural, tropical plant is wonderful for adding height, texture and color to premium container recipes. Its leaves are a bit narrower and a brighter shade of bronze-red compared to ‘Red Sensation’ which has more purple undertones. An upright central stalks carries the sword-like leaves which are displayed in a fountain-like fashion. Over time, where it is hardy, it can develop into a small tree form. However, most people grow ‘Red Star’ as an exceptional annual.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Great Foliage, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant,
Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
