COMMERCIAL NURSERY – STRAPPY LEAF PLANT
Cordyline australis – Black Knight
Deep purple strappy leaves make for a dramatic accent plant. It’s tough and hardy despite its good looks. Striking against silver leafed foliage or as an eyecatching mass planting.
Cordylines are surprisingly hardy and worth a go in most protected areas Surprisingly tolerant of dry conditions but growth is restricted under these conditions. waterwise and low maintenance once established
Cordyline Black Knight is a stunning evergreen, palm like tree forming a single truck. Featuring attractive long purplish-black leaves. Foliage has an upright habit with year round display of colourful foliage. Ideal for adding a mediterranean or tropical feel in the garden. Perfect for patio containers and landscaping.
Uses: feature plant, perfect for an accent or coastal garden.
As a contrasting plant or massed together for a splash of colour.
DIMENSIONS | FLOWERING
Flowering: They have cream flowers throughout summer that sit above its foliage
ASPECT | SOIL TYPE
PLANTING RATES | MAINTENANCE
Maintenance: Remove dead foliage and cut back in spring if plants become tall.
Cutting all foliage off is fine as the plant will regrow from the stem.
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