Cordyline ‘Red star’ — Evergreen Architectural Shrub, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Cordyline ‘Red star’ — Evergreen Architectural Shrub, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Cordyline ‘Red star’ — a hardy garden shrub with deep wine-red narrow strap leaves and flowering cream panicles on mature plants. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen Architectural Shrub
- Mature size: Up to 3–6m × 1.5m (slow-growing in UK)
- Flowering: Cream panicles on mature plants (rare in UK)
- Position: Full Sun (sheltered position)
- Attracts: Shelter for birds
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Cordyline ‘Red star’ is single trunk with crown of sword-shaped leaves, settles happily into architectural focal points, coastal gardens, large containers, exotic-style planting.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Cordyline australis 'Red star' |
| Mature size | Up to 3–6m × 1.5m (slow-growing in UK) |
| Growth habit | Single trunk with crown of sword-shaped leaves |
| Position | Full Sun (sheltered position) |
| Soil | Well-drained, fertile |
| Watering | Moderate; tolerates drought once established |
| Flowering | Cream panicles on mature plants (rare in UK) |
| Hardiness | Half-Hardy (RHS H4) — protect crown over winter in colder areas |
| Attracts | Shelter for birds |
| Best for | Architectural focal points, coastal gardens, large containers, exotic-style planting |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Cordyline ‘Red star’ is a evergreen architectural shrub. It will return reliably each year, growing stronger as it establishes.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from cream panicles on mature plants (rare in uk).
Will it survive a UK winter?
Half-Hardy (RHS H4) — protect crown over winter in colder areas — protect from severe frost. In colder regions, lift and bring under cover over winter, or treat as a seasonal display.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out.