Cordyline australis 'Torbay Sparkler' (Cabbage tree 'Torbay Sparkler')

Botanical name

Cordyline australis 'Torbay Sparkler'

Other names

Palm lily, Cabbage palm, New Zealand cabbage palm, New Zealand dragon plant, Torbay palm, Cabbage tree 'Torbay Sparkler'

Genus

Cordyline Cordyline

Variety or Cultivar

'Torbay Sparkler' _ 'Torbay Sparkler' is a spiky formed perennial that starts with long, graceful, sword shaped leaves that are green and creamy white with a salmon red vein at the base, growing into a tree form with time.

Cordyline australis 'Torbay Sparkler' is: Evergreen

Habit

Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree

Flower

White, Cream in Summer

Foliage

Salmon, Green, Cream in All seasons

Watch out for

Specific pests

Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

Not usually pruned.

Propagation methods

Seed, Suckers

Cordyline australis 'Torbay Sparkler' (Cabbage tree 'Torbay Sparkler') will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical, Containers, Roof terrace

Cultivation

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, in a sheltered position.

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)