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Cordyline charlie Boy / 2L
Cordyline australis 'Charlie Boy'
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Striking vibrant pink and burgundy variegated evergreen foliage
- Upright, bushy and rosette architectural growth habit
- Strongly fragrant white flowers bloom in July and August
- Excellent suitability for containers, patios and coastal gardens
- Tolerant of drought, coastal conditions and wind
- Provides year-round interest across all twelve months
- Easy to care for and maintain
Overview
Cordyline australis 'Charlie Boy' is a stunning evergreen shrub celebrated for its dramatic architectural presence and vibrant foliage. Featuring upright, bushy and rosette-forming growth, it displays striking pink, purple, bronze and burgundy variegated leaves that provide brilliant year-round colour and structure. In mid-to-late summer, it produces strongly fragrant white flowers that offer wonderful pollinator support. Slow-growing and compact, this variety makes a magnificent focal point or specimen plant, thriving in borders, containers and coastal settings.
Why We Love It
- Vibrant burgundy and glowing pink variegated foliage creates an eye-catching architectural display.
- Evergreen leaves ensure year-round structure and interest in the garden.
- Strongly fragrant summer flowers delight the senses and support pollinators.
- Exceptional versatility for patio containers, courtyards, and contemporary or coastal gardens.
- Tolerant of drought, coastal winds, and varied soil types.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Cordyline australis 'Charlie Boy' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colours | Pink, purple, bronze, burgundy, bicolour and multicolour |
| Variegated | Yes |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flowering Season | July to August |
| Fragrance Level | Strong |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy and rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | 250 cm |
| Mature Spread | 100 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H3 |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun, sun-part-shade or partial shade in a sheltered, coastal or urban position facing south, west or east. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in clay, loam, sand or chalk soils with an acid to neutral or neutral to alkaline pH, and a free-draining or well-drained drainage type. |
| Watering | Requires a moderate water need, keeping the soil moist or average. |
| Pruning | Prune in March to April or May if necessary. |
| Winter Protection | Best grown in a sheltered winter protection location. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Containers
- Focal point planting
- Specimen planting
- Coastal gardens
- Patios
- Courtyards
- Contemporary gardens
- Small gardens
Good to Know
- Provides wonderful pollinator support when in flower during July and August.
- Exhibits tolerance to drought, coastal conditions and wind.
- Features year-round interest spanning all twelve months.
- Toxic if ingested and toxic to cats and dogs.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 2 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Native Status | Non-native |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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