Cordyline australis
full sun to part sun
bronzy red foliage
With it's long, tropical looking leaves, 'Red Sensation' is an exceptional plant to use for height and texture in container plantings. The foliage is bronzy-red and grows to about 36 inches tall. It's leaves are long and narrow. 'Red Sensation' needs good light to maintain it's color. Don't let it dry out between watering.
One of my favorite container combinations during the summer of 2009 included this plant. I had it in combination with Coleus 'Tiny Toes'. I loved how 'Tiny Toes' and 'Red Sensation' complimented each other.
this picture was taken in late May 2009
I must admit that due to all the wedding travel and other commitments during the summer my containers did not get watered or fertilized as consistently as they normally would. We also had a cool and rainy summer which impacted the growth of the plants. However, the Coleus and the Cordyline handled the odd weather and my mistreatment without showing any udue stress.
Two BIG thumbs up for both of those plants. I will be using them again in the future.
I read conflicting reports online as to whether it will live through the winter as a house plant so I think I'm going to try to bring it in. If I manage to keep it alive, it will eventually grow into a small trunked tree; similar to a Dracaena.
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