Cordyline australis ‘Red Sensation’
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Red Sensation Cordyline
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Large |
| Mature Height & Spread | 10-20' x 5-8' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Coastal Conditions |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 8, 9, 14-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Plant Type | Tropical, Perennial |
‘Red Sensation’ is a palm-like evergreen sub-tropical tree has long arching broad leaves purplish red producing sweet-scented flowers in late spring to summer.Full coastal sun to light shade. Shade protection is necessary in hotter inland gardens. Consider it drought tolerant in coastal gardens. Requires occasional to regular irrigation inland. It makes a great container plant usually grown to about 36 inches tall. Sometimes ‘Red Sensation’ is confused with ‘Red Star’ but the two compared side by side are definitely different plants. Red Sensation has slightly wider leaves that are more purple hued with a green vein appearing in older leaves.
Height: 3′ – 6′
Width: 2′ – 3′
