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Cordyline australis (Cabbage Palm) 2L pot grown evergreen foliage plant.

Cordyline Australis Evergreen Patio Foliage Plant 2L

£12.78 tax included

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Cordyline Australis delivers striking, architectural form with sword-like evergreen foliage, ideal for patios, small gardens, or containers. Read more

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About this plant

Category
Shrubs

Cordyline Australis delivers striking, architectural form with sword-like evergreen foliage, ideal for patios, small gardens, or containers. Supplied in a 2-litre pot, it reliably provides year-round colour and structure.

Key Features

  • Ultimate height/spread: 4m x 4m after 20-50 years
  • Evergreen; long, narrow, strap-shaped green leaves
  • Tolerates sun to partial shade, sheltered sites best
  • Performs in chalk, clay, sand, or loam soils
  • Hardy to -5°C; protect in severe UK freezes
  • Pet safe; non-toxic to cats & dogs (per RHS database)

Plant Care

  • Water regularly during dry periods
  • Use well-drained compost for containers
  • Remove damaged leaves in spring

FAQ

  • Is Cordyline Australis suitable for patios? Yes, compact size and container tolerance make it ideal for patios and small gardens.
  • How do I care for Cordyline Australis in a pot? Use a large, well-drained pot; water when compost feels dry; shelter from harsh winds.
  • Difference vs. other outdoor foliage plants? Cordyline Australis has a tree-like form and exceptional cold and drought tolerance compared with most border evergreens.
  • Will it survive UK winters outdoors? Hardy to -5°C; best overwintered in a sheltered spot or wrapped during hard frosts.
  • Safe for pets? Yes, Cordyline Australis is non-toxic to cats and dogs (verified by authoritative plant sources).

Common questions

Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
UK-wide from our Fife nursery, packed for plant-safe delivery. Larger orders travel on pallets — shipping is calculated at checkout.