Collection of Cordyline for an exotic look

This collection of Cordylines for an exotic look will delight enthusiasts of architectural and colourful plants. It brings together Cordyline australis and its varieties 'Red Star' and 'Can Can', each offering a unique visual aspect to create a remarkably colourful scene all year round. These less hardy plants are appreciated for their spectacular foliage that remains attractive all year round, even in winter. Tolerating drought once well-established, cordylines require little maintenance. In addition to their use in borders, these Cordylines are also magnificent in containers on a terrace or in a large rockery, bringing a touch of exoticism wherever they are planted.

Collection details

x 1 Cordyline australis: this classic variety (the wild species) has glaucous green foliage and proudly stands up to 5-6 metres high, offering an impressive vertical structure in the garden.

x 1 Cordyline australis 'Red Star': its main characteristic is its spectacular burgundy red foliage. It reaches a medium height of 3 metres.

x 1 Cordyline 'Can Can': this variety stands out with its variegated multicoloured foliage, mixing green, cream, and pink. It remains more compact, not exceeding 1 metre high. It is an ideal selection for small spaces or containers.

Cordylines are best planted in spring or early autumn, depending on the climate, to allow them to establish themselves before the extreme temperatures of summer or winter. Their frost resistance is limited, to -6/-8 °C at the most. Outside coastal regions, it is best to cultivate them in containers to overwinter them like citrus trees. For maximum visual effect in a border, plant the Cordyline australis in the background due to its height, the 'Red Star' variety in the middle for its vibrant colour, and the 'Can Can' in the front for its delicately variegated foliage. Provide a spacing of at least 1 metre between each plant to give them space to flourish.

To complete your exotic border, associate the Cordylines with plants that have similar sunlight and soil requirements. Phormium 'Rainbow Sunrise', with its multicoloured, changing leaves, blends beautifully with the 'Can Can' cordyline, in front of the other plants in the border. Fatsia japonica, offering a contrasting leaf size and texture, will have a beautiful effect placed next to the 'Red Star' variety. To edge your border, opt for Armeria maritima, or sea thrift, a low perennial well adapted to coastal conditions. Its small, pink or white flowering balls bring a delicate touch in the front row, harmonising with the spectacular foliage of the Cordylines.