Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation'
Also Known As
- Dracaena australis
- Cabbage Palm
- Cabbage Tree
- Dracaena Spike
- Red Sensation
- Ti Kouka
- Torbay Palm
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 36"-48"
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 7b-9b
Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation' plant details
Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze and burgundy foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze and burgundy
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation' plant
How to Grow Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- bronze
- burgundy
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-3'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
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Plant Type
Shrub, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
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Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 3'-4'
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-12'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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