{"product_id":"cordyline-australis-burgundy","title":"Cordyline australis 'Burgundy'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy Cabbage Tree \/ Cordyline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCordyline australis 'Burgundy'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand; cultivar selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen architectural shrub\/small tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Burgundy' is a striking architectural cordyline with bold fountains of deep wine-red, sword-shaped foliage held on an upright trunk. Far hardier than tropical cordylines, \u003cem\u003eC. australis\u003c\/em\u003e tolerates frost, wind and coastal exposure, making this rich-coloured form a dramatic, low-care feature for SA gardens, courtyards and large containers. Mature plants send up tall panicles of fragrant cream flowers loved by bees and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 m H x 1–2 m W (slow to reach full height; long-lived as a feature)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; 20–30 cm per year; upright single or multi-trunked habit with arching foliage crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, sword-shaped deep burgundy-red leaves; colour richest in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall panicles of small, creamy-white, sweetly fragrant flowers on mature plants; summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold burgundy foliage year-round; fragrant flower panicles in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant flowers attract bees; birds take the berries that follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; frost hardy; coastal and salt-spray tolerant; wind-tolerant; dislikes constantly wet soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feature\/specimen: 1.5–2 m apart; mass\/row planting: 1–1.5 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCordyline australis\u003c\/em\u003e is generally regarded as non-toxic; discourage pets from chewing the strappy leaves to avoid mild stomach upset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; deepest leaf colour in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining loam, sandy or clay-loam soils; tolerates a wide range; avoid permanently wet sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: deep soak twice weekly for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer; rarely in winter — drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low; remove spent lower leaves to keep the trunk tidy; cut back leggy specimens to encourage branching; light feeding in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to all SA regions — metro, Hills, coastal (including exposed sites) and inland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable; slightly acidic to alkaline (pH 6.0–7.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold vertical feature and focal point in beds and courtyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic container plant for entries, patios and pool surrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurgundy contrast against silver, lime or green foliage in modern and coastal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Burgundy' delivers instant architectural drama and rich, year-round colour from one of the toughest feature plants you can grow — frost-, wind- and coastal-hardy, yet as striking in a contemporary courtyard as it is in a seaside garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"200mm Pot","offer_id":49210038747388,"sku":"CORD-AUST-BURG-200MMPOT","price":28.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/cordyline-australis-burgundy-cabbage-tree-200mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1783420455","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/cordyline-australis-burgundy","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}