Cordyline Tana
Cordyline Tana
Cordyline x banksii 'Tana' RENEGADE ( DESIGNLINE series )
Forest Cabbage Tree
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Description
Cordyline Tana or 'Renegade' is a variety of hybrid cordyline with very dark foliage! This trunkless bush strongly resembles a Phormium with its ribbon-like, arched leaves gathered in a clump. Their colour ranges from dark purple-red to black, passing through chocolate brown. It is compact, not exceeding 1 to 1.5 m in height and 50 to 80 cm in width. It is suitable for small gardens, coastal gardens and on a terrace, in a large pot. From May to July, long spikes of small cream-white flowers with a slight fragrance appear. It is a tender plant to be grown in pots in colder regions. Requiring little care, it tolerates salt spray, heat, and drought, although it prefers moist, well-drained soil.
From the Agavaceae family, Cordyline x banksii is a perennial tree-like plant native to New Zealand. In nature, this upright and bushy shrub can reach a height of 3 to 4 m. Its trunk branches little and does not become bare. The Banks' cordyline is particularly found on the coast and in low-altitude mountains, suggesting its great adaptability to varied conditions such as salt spray, heat, and drought. The Tana or 'Renegade' variety is a horticultural creation by Evan David Lloyd from 2006 in New Zealand. It is part of a series of cultivars known as Designline. It remains compact and forms a clump about 1 m high and 50 cm wide, sometimes a little more. Its evergreen leaves are long and narrow, sword-shaped, pointed and slightly arched. Their colour is intense and dark, almost black. Flowering occurs from May to July on mature plants. The flower stalk bends under the weight of numerous small cream-white, nectar-rich and delicately scented flowers.
Resistant to wind and salt spray, it is the ideal plant for coastal areas. Cordyline 'Renegade' can be planted in the middle of a flowerbed, in a pot on a balcony or terrace, or as a standalone feature on a lawn in a small garden. In a flowerbed with exotic accents, pair it with a red Abyssinian banana tree with lush purple-tinged foliage and add colour with the red flowers of Canna 'Red Wine' and Crocosmia 'Lucifer'. In a container, create contrast by opting for Delosperma Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink' with its spreading habit and fluorescent pink flowers.
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Botanical data
Cordyline
x banksii
'Tana' RENEGADE ( DESIGNLINE series )
Asparagaceae
Forest Cabbage Tree
Cordyline x banksii 'Renegade', Cordyline x banksii 'Tana' RENEGADE
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Cordyline 'Tana' thrives in full sun or partial shade in rich, moist, and well-drained soil. It hates waterlogged soils. Ideal for coastal areas, it tolerates wind and sea spray, but whenever possible, shelter it from cold north winds. It withstands high summer temperatures and drought once established. When planting in spring, add sand to promote soil drainage. Hardy down to -6°C, or even -8°C in sheltered locations, it may be necessary to protect the top of the bush with a winter cover. In cold climates, grow it in a pot so you can shelter it during winter. The Cordyline does not require any particular pruning. Just remove dried leaves at the end of winter and faded flowers. Do not overwater, only water in case of prolonged drought.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.