Product description
Cordyline Torbay Red is an amazing a small evergreen palm-like tree that can be grown both in large containers and in the open ground. Also known as the Cabbage Palm, this Cordyline is characterized with long blades of bronze-red leaves and panicles of white flowers in summer. Add a modern stylish look to your garden with Torbay Red as it provides a tropical look for all garden types.
Cordyline is native to New Zealand. Torbay Red is a beautiful variety with narrow sword-like bronze-red leaves that grow in a tuft from the bottom of the plant. The leaves can be as long as 2 feet in length add provide a perfect architectural look to the plant. This easy to grow palm will bloom white flowers in terminal clusters, which are scented and attract bees and butterflies. The evergreen foliage will add year-round interest to your garden.
Torbay Red can grow up to a height of 4-6 metres when grown outdoors. It will thrive in full sun in a well-drained soil. In winter, it needs protection from cold winds as it is not very winter hardy plant. When grown in containers, make sure to use good quality compost and keep the soil moist.
In spring, one can prune Torbay Red palm to remove any damaged leaves using shears for cutting. Once established, it will turn very tolerant of coastal winds and dry season.
Cordyline Torbay Red is perfect for any garden type. Grow it in large containers on the patio or deck, or at the entrance sides. Use it to redesign your garden’s outlook by planting it as flower borders. Most suitable for cottage and coastal gardens.
Cabbage Palm
Cordyline 'Torbay Red'
Cordyline 'Torbay Red'
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Product description
Cordyline Torbay Red is an amazing a small evergreen palm-like tree that can be grown both in large containers and in the open ground. Also known as the Cabbage Palm, this Cordyline is characterized with long blades of bronze-red leaves and panicles of white flowers in summer. Add a modern stylish look to your garden with Torbay Red as it provides a tropical look for all garden types.
Cordyline is native to New Zealand. Torbay Red is a beautiful variety with narrow sword-like bronze-red leaves that grow in a tuft from the bottom of the plant. The leaves can be as long as 2 feet in length add provide a perfect architectural look to the plant. This easy to grow palm will bloom white flowers in terminal clusters, which are scented and attract bees and butterflies. The evergreen foliage will add year-round interest to your garden.
Torbay Red can grow up to a height of 4-6 metres when grown outdoors. It will thrive in full sun in a well-drained soil. In winter, it needs protection from cold winds as it is not very winter hardy plant. When grown in containers, make sure to use good quality compost and keep the soil moist.
In spring, one can prune Torbay Red palm to remove any damaged leaves using shears for cutting. Once established, it will turn very tolerant of coastal winds and dry season.
Cordyline Torbay Red is perfect for any garden type. Grow it in large containers on the patio or deck, or at the entrance sides. Use it to redesign your garden’s outlook by planting it as flower borders. Most suitable for cottage and coastal gardens.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Green-leaved cordylines thrive best in full sun, while those with coloured leaves prefer light shade.
How to Water
Water regularly during the first growing season. After this, cordylines are relatively drought tolerant and only need to be watered during particularly dry spells.
How to Plant
Plant cordylines in the ground or in containers in a spot that enjoys full sun or partial shade with moist but well-draining soil. Enrich the soil with well-rotted organic matter and dig a hole around twice as wide as the root ball. Position the plant so the top of the root ball is at soil level then backfill with soil and compost, gently firm down, and water in well.
