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    Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe'

    Also Known As

    • Dracaena australis
    • New Zealand Cabbage Tree
    • Tobbay Palm

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe' plant details

    Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe'

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Light Shade to Shade. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). Large Panicles of White Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Pink and green striped green foliage adds wonderful color to any garden. Great for containers. Needs good light to maintain its color. Sun to part shade. Ht. 5'.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Unusual and hard to find Cordyline, this one having arrived from England 10 years ago. Trunk forming plant with striking foliage -- stunning pink and cream stripes with a green leaf margin. Sun to part shade. Best with some summer water. Can withstand brief bouts in the teens F, longer bouts with protection, and resprouts from as low as 10F - USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Green leaves with pink and white stripes, grows to 6' or more with age.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe' plant

    How to Grow Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Cordyline fruticosa 'Lilinoe'

    aka Cordyline terminalis 'Lilinoe'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-10'

    Width: 1'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cordyline fruticosa 'Lilinoe' foliage by plant lust
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    Cordyline indivisa

    aka Dracaena indivisa, Blue Dracaena, Mountain Cabbage Tree, Toi

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-20'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cordyline indivisa foliage by rambla
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    Cordyline fruticosa

    aka Cabbage Tree, Ti Plant

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 5'

    • bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cordyline fruticosa foliage by Peter Richardson
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    Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess'

    aka Cordyline obtecta 'Green Goddess', Emerald Goddess Norfolk Island Cabbage Tree, Emerald Goddess Three Kings Cabbage Tree, Emerald Goddess Ti, Green Goddess Norfolk Island Cabbage Tree, Green Goddess Three Kings Cabbage Tree, Green Goddess Ti

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess' form by Peter Richardson
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    Cordyline banksii

    aka Forest Cabbage Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - moderate
    Photo of Cordyline banksii form by Peter Richardson
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