Cordyline Australis Charlie Boy Plant - YouGarden
A striking addition to patio or garden, the Cordyline ‘Charlie Boy’ boasts burgundy and apricot le...A striking addition to patio or garden, the Cordyline ‘Charlie Boy’ boasts burgundy and apricot leaves, offering year-round colour. Its compact size makes it ideal for containers, developing a unique shape as it matures, with its stem becoming more prominent. Easy to maintain, simply remove dead leaves in spring. While tolerant of temperatures down to -7°C, frost protection is advisable during winter - a fleece or indoor location is recommended. Summer months are best spent outdoors in a pot; move to a sheltered spot like a greenhouse or conservatory during colder periods. Frost resistance increases with age, allowing for outdoor placement in all but the severest weather. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot, approximately 40-60cm tall (including pot). Height may vary seasonally. Perfect for planting out or potting on. Be the envy of your gardening friends and grow a gorgeous Cordyline for instant Mediterranean impact.With burgundy-and-apricot-coloured leaves, the Cordyline is a splendid plant for the patio thanks to its compact nature and evergreen foliage. Over time, it will develop a distinctive silhouette thanks to its string stem that will become more noticeable as the older leaves at the bottom shed.An ideal specimen for growing in pots on patios and balconies, why not experiment and make a real tropical paradise by growing them alongside other tropical plants such as cannas, and broad-leaved Zantedeschias.Over time, your cordyline will grow and branch into a small, evergreen tree resembling a palm - hence cordyline's other name of cabbage palm - creating a unique look all year-round and for many years, adding colour to your garden when all else begins to fade.Easy to grow, cordylines need little maintenance and pruning is limited to removing any dead leaves in the spring. Able to withstand a -7C winter, we do however suggest frost protection with fleeces or wrapping or bringing it into a garage or porch during the coldest months.Plant in a pot and grow outside through the summer before moving to a protected space such as a greenhouse or conservatory for the winter. As plants mature, they become more frost hardy so can be left outside in all but the coldest weather and will withstand all but severe frost.Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot, ready to plant, approx. 46-60cm tall, ready to pot on or plant out. The YouGarden Cordyline ‘Charlie Boy' is a plant with burgundy-and-apricot-coloured leaves that is perfect for the patio due to its compact size and evergreen foliage. As it grows, it will develop a unique shape with its string stem becoming more prominent as the older leaves at the bottom fall off. Cordylines are easy to grow and require minimal maintenance. Pruning is only necessary to remove any dead leaves in the spring. While they can withstand temperatures as low as -7 degree Celsius, it is recommended to provide frost protection using fleeces or by bringing the plant indoors during the coldest months. During the summer, it is best to plant the Cordyline in a pot and keep it outside. In winter, it should be moved to a protected space such as a greenhouse or conservatory. As the plant matures, it becomes more resistant to frost and can be left outside in all but the harshest weather conditions. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot, ready to be planted. It is approximately 40 to 60cm tall and can be potted on or planted out. Please note that the height of the delivered plant may vary depending on the time of year. The given height includes the height of the growing container.
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