{"product_id":"burlesque-cordyline-cordyline-fruticosa-burlesque","title":"Burlesque Cordyline - Cordyline fruticosa 'Burlesque'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurlesque Cordyline (\u003cem\u003eCordyline fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Burlesque') is a fountain of broad leaves, 1.5m to 2m tall and about 1m wide. New leaves emerge boldly striped in pink and cream, then slowly age to deep green with a slender cream border. It is a feature plant for tropical and subtropical gardens and for pots, and it works indoors as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink and cream new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh leaves arrive striped in pink and cream, so every flush of growth looks like a new planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that matures well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older leaves settle to deep green with a thin cream edge, giving the plant depth as well as brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-round interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage colour does not depend on a flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassed or solo.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as a single feature or in groups for a splash of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuts back and regrows.\u003c\/strong\u003e If it gets tall, cutting it hard back is fine, because it 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\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it centre stage where the stripy new leaves can be seen from a verandah, path or window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassed plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a block of colour. The leaves overlap as the clump fills out and form a lively feature bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, poolside and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tropical-style pot by a pool or entry suits it well, and it can come inside in a bright room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Burlesque Cordyline in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cordylines are surprisingly hardy and worth a go in most protected areas, but this tropical type does best in tropical and subtropical gardens and is frost tender. Plant in full sun to part shade. More sun means more water will be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained soil, mulch and fertilise at planting. It is surprisingly tolerant of dry conditions, though growth is restricted when it is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while the plant establishes, and give it extra water in more sun or hot weather. Mulch to hold moisture around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dead foliage, and cut back in spring if the plant gets tall. Cutting hard back if required is fine, as the plant will regrow from the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Burlesque Cordyline as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a modest clump of leaves on arrival. The bold colour and the fountain shape build as it grows.\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\"\u003eBrowse cordylines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that grow well in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/cordyline-care-guide\"\u003eThe cordyline care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Burlesque get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1.5m and 2m tall and about 1m wide. Cut it back in spring if it gets taller than you like and it regrows from the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt likes full sun to part shade. The more sun it gets, the more water it will need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cordyline fruticosa is toxic to dogs and cats if eaten, so it is not a pet friendly plant. Keep it out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787201118527,"sku":"COR-FRU-BURLES-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/burlesque-cordyline-cordyline-fruticosa-burlesque.jpg?v=1792151840","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/burlesque-cordyline-cordyline-fruticosa-burlesque","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}