Cordyline australis 'Purpurea'

Sowing method: All year round. For faster germination, rub the seeds between sandpaper or roughen them with a file, then soak them in warm water for several hours. Sow in airy seed compost, covering the seeds with a layer of soil three times the thickness of the seed. Optimal germination temperature is 20̊-25̊ C. Cover the sown seeds with (fleece) cloth or foil to prevent drying out.

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Sowing/planting time:

• All year

Harvesting time:

• All year

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: White flowers in plumes
• Origin: New Zealand
• Average growth height: More than 200 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: N/A
• Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Moderate

• Latin: Cordyline australis
• Dutch: Cordyline
• Also known as: Purple-leaved Cordyline
• English: Cabbage tree

• All year round