{"product_id":"baby-doll-cordyline-cordyline-fruticosa-baby-doll","title":"Baby Doll Cordyline - Cordyline fruticosa 'Baby Doll'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaby Doll Cordyline (\u003cem\u003eCordyline fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Baby Doll') is a tropical foliage plant that makes a fountain of broad apple-green leaves, each curled and edged in pinky-red. It grows 1 to 2m tall and about 1m wide, and it earns its place in a shaded border or a pot on the balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed-edged foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every leaf carries a pinky-red margin against apple green, a sharp contrast that holds all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no flowering season to wait for, because the foliage is the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to combine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It pairs well with other cordyline varieties in contrasting shades, for a bold foliage planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood in containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits pots on balconies and verandas, and works as a houseplant in the lounge room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegrows from the stem.\u003c\/strong\u003e If it gets leggy or damaged, cutting the foliage off is fine, because the plant regrows from the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in part shade for a bold foliage drift, or use one as a feature in a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and verandas.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large container shows off the red-edged leaves, and the plant is a good size for a courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in bright, filtered light inside. Pot it into a free-draining mix and keep the water regular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Baby Doll Cordyline in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade or part shade, ideally with filtered light. Cordylines are hardy and tolerate periods of sun, but keep young plants out of hot sun until they establish. It must be protected from frost, so it suits tropical, subtropical and frost-free warm temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil. Mulch at planting to hold moisture around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it plenty of water in the first 8 to 12 weeks, then water regularly through dry periods. Apply a liquid fertiliser after extended dry spells and every 3 months for lush foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dead foliage as it appears. If plants become leggy, cut back in spring and they will reshoot from the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Baby Doll Cordyline as tube stock and 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and the 200mm pots carry more foliage from day one. Pot it up or plant it out into shaded, mulched soil and keep the water regular for the first 8 to 12 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tubes are supplied by our grower, so they are not always on hand. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eCordylines for foliage colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/cordyline-care-guide\"\u003eCordyline care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers filtered light and tolerates periods of sun once established. Keep young plants out of hot sun for the first few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if it gets leggy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut it back in spring. It regrows from the stem, and cutting foliage off does it no harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cordylines are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep the plant out of reach of chewing pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790286520639,"sku":"COR-FRU-BABYDO-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790286586175,"sku":"COR-FRU-BABYDO-200MM-P6","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/baby-doll-cordyline-cordyline-fruticosa-baby-doll.jpg?v=1792198021","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/baby-doll-cordyline-cordyline-fruticosa-baby-doll","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}