Cordyline banksii Electric Flash ('Sprilecflash'PBR)
cabbage palm [Electric Flash]
An evergreen, multi-stemmed, palm-like tree or shrub with long, upright, pointed leaves. The foliage is variegated with reddish-brown central stripes and creamy-yellow margins. Scented white flowers are borne in summer
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Cream Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Brown Cream Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Brown Cream Yellow | |||
| Winter | Brown Cream Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade; see cordyline cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by removing well-rooted suckers in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required. Old, dead leaves can be pulled away from the base
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite if grown under glass
Diseases
May be susceptible to cordyline slime flux and honey fungus (rarely)
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