Cordyline australis 'Salsa'PBR (Dancing Series)
cabbage palm 'Salsa'
An erect, sparsely branched evergreen tree to 3m. It has pink-striped, bronze, sword-shaped leaves to 50cm long; these make a good foil for green-leaved plants. A good container plant
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Bronze Pink | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Bronze Pink | |||
| Autumn | Bronze Pink | |||
| Winter | Bronze Pink |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Cordyline are palm-like evergreen shrubs or tree-like perennials, with rosettes or tufts of linear or anrrowly lance-shaped, leathery leaves, and terminal panicles of fragrant, cup-shaped flowers followed by small. spherical berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Young plants may require winter protection in very cold areas. See cordyline cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings or removing suckers in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- City and courtyard gardens
- Bedding
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to cordyline slime flux and honey fungus (rarely)
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