Cordyline Australis Red Sensation

Cordyline australis ‘Red Sensation’

(Cabbage Tree / Red Sensation Cordyline)

Cordyline australis ‘Red Sensation’ is a striking ornamental tree featuring vibrant red-purple, sword-shaped leaves that create a dramatic tropical effect. Its upright, architectural form makes it perfect as a feature plant, for borders, or in containers, adding bold color and texture to any garden or landscape.

🌿 Key Features

• Bold red-purple foliage with a tropical look
• Upright, tree-like form, can reach 2–3 m in garden settings
• Evergreen and long-lasting color
• Low maintenance and hardy in mild climates
• Perfect as a feature plant, accent, or container specimen

🌱 Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade (brighter colors in full sun)
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Climate: Thrives in temperate and subtropical regions
• Hardiness: Tolerates light frost; protect young plants in cold regions

💧 Care & Maintenance

• Watering: Moderate; water regularly during dry spells
• Feeding: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring for strong growth
• Pruning: Remove old or damaged leaves to maintain tidy appearance
• Tolerance: Wind and coastal tolerant once established

🌿 Landscape Uses

• Feature plant in tropical or contemporary gardens
• Large containers on patios and terraces
• Borders and avenue plantings
• Adds vertical height and color contrast to mixed plantings