{"product_id":"pink-passion-cordyline-cordyline-australis-pink-passion","title":"Pink Passion Cordyline - Cordyline australis 'Pink Passion'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Passion Cordyline (\u003cem\u003eCordyline australis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Passion') is a fountain of slender, fairly stiff leaves that grows about 1.8m tall and wide. The foliage is dark brown edged with plum-pink, it twists along its length, and it rises from a central trunk. It is a bold accent plant for pots, planters and mixed beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in every month.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate leaves with bright plum-pink edges hold their colour right through the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement in the foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves twist along their length, so the plant seems to move even on a still day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and low fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cordylines are surprisingly hardy, tolerate dry conditions and ask for very little care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits pots and planters on a patio, balcony or entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut it back and it regrows.\u003c\/strong\u003e If a plant gets too tall, cutting it 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\u003eAccent and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant makes a strong focal point in a courtyard or at a path junction, where the colour reads from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it to add pops of dark colour among green and silver foliage. For a repeat planting, set plants 1.5m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, planters and poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright form and strong colour give a pool surround, entry or balcony a clean architectural line in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Passion Cordyline in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cordylines are worth a go in most protected areas, in full sun to part shade. This one is surprisingly tolerant of dry conditions, though growth is restricted when it is dry, and it should come through an overnight frost once established. Young plants need protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained soil. Mulch and fertilise at planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for around 12 weeks, until the plant is established. After that it copes with dry spells, but it grows better with some water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove any dead foliage as it appears. If plants become too tall, cut them back in spring. Cutting off the foliage is fine, as the plant regrows from the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Passion Cordyline as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to build a repeat planting, and the 200mm pots give a larger plant with more colour from the start. Expect a small clump of leaves on arrival that gains height and a trunk over time.\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-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit 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 will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.8m tall and 1.8m wide. If it gets taller than you want, cut it back in spring and it regrows from the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established it should come through an overnight frost. Young plants need protection, and the plant does best in a protected area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need much water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot much. It is surprisingly tolerant of dry conditions, though growth is restricted when it is dry, so give it water in dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787200954687,"sku":"COR-AUS-PINKPA-tube","price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787200987455,"sku":"COR-AUS-PINKPA-200MM-P6","price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-passion-cordyline-cordyline-australis-pink-passion.jpg?v=1792151824","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pink-passion-cordyline-cordyline-australis-pink-passion","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}