Cordyline australis ‘Electric Pink’
€45.00
Description
If you want a plant that brings instant colour and modern structure, Cordyline ‘Electric Pink’ is a showstopper. Its long, sword-like evergreen leaves are streaked with hot pink tones (often with hints of cream/green depending on the season), creating a bright, architectural focal point that looks incredible in pots, gravel gardens, and contemporary borders.
It’s the kind of plant that makes a space feel styled — even when everything else is resting.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Cordyline australis ‘Electric Pink’
- Common Name: Cordyline / Cabbage Palm
- Plant Type: Evergreen architectural shrub/small tree
- Ultimate Height: 1.5–3m (often smaller in containers)
- Ultimate Spread: 1–1.5m
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Foliage: Evergreen, narrow leaves with vivid pink variegation
- Position: Full sun to light shade (best colour in sun)
- Soil: Well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging in winter
- Hardiness: Hardy in milder Irish & UK gardens; best in a sheltered spot (protect in colder/frost pockets)
Why You’ll Love It
- Bold pink colour that lasts well beyond summer
- Evergreen structure for year-round impact
- Perfect for pots and small spaces
- A brilliant contrast plant with silvers, deep greens and purples
Where to Plant
Give ‘Electric Pink’ a spot where it can be seen — by an entrance, beside seating, or as a repeated accent through a modern border. It’s ideal for:
- courtyards and urban gardens
- gravel and Mediterranean-style schemes
- large containers (handy for moving to shelter in harsh winters)
- coastal planting (with a bit of shelter from strong winds)
How to Care for Your Cordyline
Plant into free-draining soil and avoid cold, wet winter conditions. Water regularly in the first season; after that it’s fairly drought-tolerant. Remove older lower leaves as they fade to keep the plant looking neat, and choose a sheltered position to prevent wind damage to the foliage.
Caragh Garden Notebook
For a really premium, design-led look, pair ‘Electric Pink’ with silver foliage (Senecio, Helichrysum), soft grasses, and deep purple leaves (Heuchera, Pittosporum). A gravel mulch makes the colour pop and keeps the planting looking crisp.
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