Cordyline fruticosa Rubra astartea

Cordyline fruticosa Rubra astarteaCordyline Rubra is a striking foliage plant that brings bold colour and tropical appeal to any garden or indoor space. Its broad, arching leaves feature rich bronze green centres that blend seamlessly into deep wine red margins, while fresh new growth emerges in beautiful shades of pink and russet red. Grown primarily for its vibrant foliage and year round colour, this easy care plant creates a stunning contrast in garden beds, borders, and feature

purifying the air while bringing a sense of calm and freshness to your interior décor

and reddish grapefruit

Its compact growing habit makes it useful for both garden beds and a decorative subject in a patio pot or container

Be sure to use a native soil mix when planting

The leaves are shed before flowering in late spring to summer

The gorgeous golden paws sit atop red stems surrounded by green strappy foliage

and prune back in spring if the plant becomes leggy to encourage fresh

Soil: Moist well-drained soils with added organic matter

accompanied by clusters of showy

tasselled flowers during spring and autumn

making it an attractive addition to gardens

commonly known as River Wattle