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Design-A-Line Cordyline

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$21.99
  • Long blades of burgundy red foliage
  • Matures to 3' wide by 3' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 8 - 11
  • Plant in part sun to part shade
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Description

The Design-A-Line™ Cordyline was featured by Southern Living Magazine as the Plant of the Month during June 2019! It earned its acclaim with elegant, long blades of burgundy red foliage. The leaves grow upright toward the center, while foliage at the edge arches downwards. Therefore, it has a naturally rounded, clumping appearance. Use this evergreen to create dynamic texture in your landscape with its curved, cascading foliage all year long.

Although traditionally prized for its foliage, this plant also features petite white flowers in Summer. These blossoms contrast nicely with the foliage and create a new element of interest for your landscape.

This is a naturally low-maintenance plant that requires very little supplementary care once settled into the landscape. Pruning is unnecessary, however, old foliage can be trimmed back in Spring.

The Design-A-Line Cordyline is a dwarf variety and grows to 3'H x 3' W.

Use this variety in a showy ceramic container, along pathways, or in a mixed garden bed. It's certain to provide a unique flair wherever you choose to plant it!

Design-A-Line Cordyline Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 8-11, and down to 10°F once fully established in the landscape.

Plant in Part Sun to Partial Shade for best results.

Water 2-3 times per week during the first growing season to help establish deep roots. However, make sure that the soil is allowed to dry between waterings.

Plant in average garden soil with good drainage to help ensure long-term success.

Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for optimal growth and plant health.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Design-A-Line Cordyline Spacing Recommendations

Space the Design-A-Line Cordyline 1.5 feet apart for intertwining foliage. Space them over 3 feet apart to allow their naturally rounded shape to shine through.

  • Scientific Name
    Cordyline pumilio x banksia ‘Roma06’ PP24764
  • Hardiness Zone
    8, 9, 10, 11
  • Sun Exposure
    Part Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Deer Resistant, Disease Tolerant, Dwarf
  • Feature Color
    Green
  • Uses
    Accent, Container, Mass Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    -

Growing Zones : 8, 9, 10, and 11

Map of USDA Zones 8-11
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Design-A-Line Cordyline

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The Design-A-Line™ Cordyline was featured by Southern Living Magazine as the Plant of the Month during June 2019! It earned its acclaim with elegant, long blades of burgundy red foliage. The leaves grow upright toward the center, while foliage at the edge arches downwards. Therefore, it has a naturally rounded, clumping appearance. Use this evergreen to create dynamic texture in your landscape with its curved, cascading foliage all year long.

Although traditionally prized for its foliage, this plant also features petite white flowers in Summer. These blossoms contrast nicely with the foliage and create a new element of interest for your landscape.

This is a naturally low-maintenance plant that requires very little supplementary care once settled into the landscape. Pruning is unnecessary, however, old foliage can be trimmed back in Spring.

The Design-A-Line Cordyline is a dwarf variety and grows to 3'H x 3' W.

Use this variety in a showy ceramic container, along pathways, or in a mixed garden bed. It's certain to provide a unique flair wherever you choose to plant it!

Design-A-Line Cordyline Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 8-11, and down to 10°F once fully established in the landscape.

Plant in Part Sun to Partial Shade for best results.

Water 2-3 times per week during the first growing season to help establish deep roots. However, make sure that the soil is allowed to dry between waterings.

Plant in average garden soil with good drainage to help ensure long-term success.

Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for optimal growth and plant health.

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2 Gallon
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