La Cordeline Jute Twine 5mm

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Young plants and those growing in containers need regular watering in summer, but mature specimens in the ground are drought tolerant.

Everything You Need to Know About Cordyline Plant Care

A good feed with all purpose granular or liquid feed between May and September should assist – see below.

When planting in a container, as a houseplant or in summer container displays, use multipurpose or loam-based compost such as John Innes No 2.

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It is very sad as I did love them and they did not grow as high as some of the ones that are around. Most are not fully hardy in the UK, although Cordyline australis may survive the winter outdoors in mild areas.As well as green-leaved cultivars, there are some with dark red or purple foliage, or with yellow, pink or white stripes. Step 2: Use a sharp, clean knife, scissors, or shears to cut three to five inches from a cordyline stem. A cordyline plant can also be grown in pots and if the container is sufficiently large (such as the size of a wooden half barrel) a cordyline can remain in the same one for a number of years. However, even with this species, young plants and cultivars with coloured foliage are susceptible to winter damage.

How to grow cordyline / RHS Gardening

While climate change predicts warmer, wetter winters; the overriding factor is the weather will become more unpredictable – so extremes in temperature can still be expected.Cordyline australis affectionately known as the ‘Torbay or Cornish Cabbage Palm’ is a very familiar sight in gardens of the South West particularly exposed coastal locations where it’s impressive often branched structure adds height and an exotic effect. It might even be too easy, as it can grow quickly and become a nuisance if you're not paying attention. Kitty, I too am waiting to see how much I have lost - I am sure there will be lots, especially my penstemons. Alternatively, wrap bubble polythene around the container, stand it against a sheltered wall, and protect the foliage and stems with fleece. Inspiration, tips and how-tos for a more verdant lifestyle for city dwellers and suburban farmers alike, HappySprout offers a modern take on green living that sparks joy from the roots up.