Cordyline 'Cardinal'
Also Known As
- Cordyline australis 'Cardinal'
- Dracaena australis 'Cardinal'
- Cardinal New Zealand Cabbage Tree
Plant type
tree, shrub, grass / grass like
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Cordyline 'Cardinal' plant details
Cordyline 'Cardinal' is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance), shrub or tree with variegated foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline 'Cardinal'
- Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance), shrub or tree
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen variegated
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline 'Cardinal'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
Gardening facts about Cordyline 'Cardinal' plant
How to Grow Cordyline 'Cardinal'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3'-10'
Width: 1'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 8'-20'
Width: 3'-6'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 10'
Width: 5'
- bright shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 10'-20'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
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