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Product Overview
Cordyline banksii Electric Pink is a bold, architectural foliage plant known for its vibrant pink and burgundy striped leaves. A striking feature in modern and tropical-style gardens, this hardy variety adds strong colour contrast and vertical interest to borders, containers, and mass plantings. Unlike some cordylines, Electric Pink forms a clumping habit without developing a tall trunk, making it ideal for low-maintenance landscaping.
Growth:
Forms a dense, clumping rosette of strappy foliage reaching 60-90 cm tall and wide. Unlike trunking cordylines, it stays low and bushy, making it perfect for garden beds and pots.
Light Requirements:
Prefers full sun to part shade. Bright light intensifies the pink colouring, while too much shade may cause foliage to lose vibrancy.
Soil Requirements:
Grows well in free-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Tolerates a range of soil types but avoid waterlogged or heavy clay conditions.
Water Requirements:
Moderate water needs. Water regularly during dry periods, especially in exposed or potted positions. Once established, it tolerates short dry spells.
Frost Tolerance:
Tolerates light frost. In cooler regions, plant in a sheltered position or provide winter protection during extreme cold snaps.
Drought Tolerance:
Moderately drought-tolerant once mature. Performs best with occasional watering during extended dry weather.
Flowering Information:
Produces small white flowers on branched stems in mature clumps, typically in summer. Grown primarily for its vibrant foliage rather than its flowers.
Spacing Requirements:
Plant 50-70 cm apart to allow for clump spread and airflow. Excellent as a contrast plant in mixed borders, containers, or tropical-themed designs.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring. A light liquid feed during the growing season can help maintain vibrant colour and healthy growth.
Care and Maintenance:
Low maintenance. Remove old or damaged leaves as needed. Can be divided every few years to control size or propagate new plants. Tidy up foliage in late winter or early spring to keep the plant looking fresh.
