{"product_id":"willy-s-gold-cordyline-cordyline-fruticosa-willy-s-gold","title":"Willy's Gold Cordyline - Cordyline fruticosa 'Willy's Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilly's Gold Cordyline (\u003cem\u003eCordyline fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Willy's Gold') is the showpiece of tropical foliage: a slender trunk topped with very broad, rounded leaves striped in gold, pink, orange, red and lime. It grows about 1.5m tall and 1m wide, and it suits tropical gardens, big pots and the brightest corner indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage like a painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each leaf carries stripes of gold, pink, orange, red and lime, and no two leaves look quite the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroader than most cordylines.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are much broader and rounder than on most cordylines, giving a wide canvas for all that colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA slender trunk.\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad leaves sit on a slender trunk, which gives it the look of a small tropical tree, even in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers as a bonus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants may produce vibrant pink flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits container planting and does well as a bright indoor plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it alongside palms and gingers for foliage colour. Space plants 80cm apart for a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large glazed pot at a front door gives instant tropical colour, and the plant is easy to move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it in bright, filtered light near a window, and keep the leaves out of hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Willy's Gold Cordyline in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade or part shade in the garden. It prefers filtered light and tolerates periods of sun, but avoid hot sun until it is established. It needs frost protection, so tropical, subtropical and frost-free warm temperate gardens suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil. Mulch when planting, and in a pot use a quality potting mix with good drainage.\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 while it establishes, then water regularly through dry periods. Apply a liquid fertiliser every 3 months for lush foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dead foliage as it dies. Cut back in spring if the plant becomes leggy, since it regrows from the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Willy's Gold Cordyline as tube stock and 300mm pots, sold singly. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and the 300mm pot gives you a bigger plant to start with. Plants travel upright and settle quickly once the weather is warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is grown for us and availability moves around. A sold out tube just means the grower has none today, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it returns.\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 the cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/maximizing-your-garden-with-cordylines-tips-for-a-lush-landscape\"\u003eUsing cordylines in a lush landscape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eHouse and indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as Wiley's Gold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is also written Wiley's Gold, Willie's Gold, Wilie's Gold and Willi's Gold, but it is the same cordyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It suits indoor and container planting, with bright, filtered light and regular water. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cordylines are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so grow it where pets cannot chew the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790286815551,"sku":"COR-FRU-WILLYS-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790286881087,"sku":"COR-FRU-WILLYS-300MM","price":82.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/willy-s-gold-cordyline-cordyline-fruticosa-willy-s-gold.jpg?v=1792198031","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/willy-s-gold-cordyline-cordyline-fruticosa-willy-s-gold","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}