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Cordyline australis 'Pink Star' (Cabbage tree 'Pink Star')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cordyline australis 'Pink Star'
Other names
New Zealand dragon plant 'Pink Star', Torbay palm 'Pink Star', Cordyline australis 'Tus019', Cabbage tree 'Pink Star', Cabbage palm 'Pink Star'
Genus
Cordyline Cordyline
Variety or Cultivar
'Pink Star' _ 'Pink Star' is a tender, erect, palm-like, evergreen tree bearing broadly strap-shaped, maroon leaves with bright reddish-pink margins. Panicles of small, fragrant, cup-shaped, creamy-white flowers occasionally bloom in summer.
Cordyline australis 'Pink Star' is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect, Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Reddish pink, Maroon in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects
Slime flux Slime flux
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or damaged leaves as necessary.
Propagation methods
Seed, Suckers
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Where to grow
Cordyline australis 'Pink Star' (Cabbage tree 'Pink Star') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Coastal, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Roof terrace, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Under glass or indoors, grow in loam-less or loam-based compost in bright, filtered or indirect light. Water moderately & feed monthly, sparingly in winter. In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Cordyline australis 'Pink Star'
Other names
New Zealand dragon plant 'Pink Star', Torbay palm 'Pink Star', Cordyline australis 'Tus019', Cabbage tree 'Pink Star', Cabbage palm 'Pink Star'
Genus
Cordyline Cordyline
Variety or Cultivar
'Pink Star' _ 'Pink Star' is a tender, erect, palm-like, evergreen tree bearing broadly strap-shaped, maroon leaves with bright reddish-pink margins. Panicles of small, fragrant, cup-shaped, creamy-white flowers occasionally bloom in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect, Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Reddish pink, Maroon in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or damaged leaves as necessary.
Propagation methods
Seed, Suckers
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Where to grow
Cordyline australis 'Pink Star' (Cabbage tree 'Pink Star') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Coastal, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Roof terrace, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Under glass or indoors, grow in loam-less or loam-based compost in bright, filtered or indirect light. Water moderately & feed monthly, sparingly in winter. In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10
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