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Cordyline australis (Cabbage Tree) 'Lime Passion'
Cordyline australis (Cabbage Tree) 'Lime Passion'
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Bursting with luminous colour, this striking architectural plant produces a fountain of slender leaves in vibrant lime green with golden yellow margins that brighten any garden space. The bold foliage forms a compact, palm like shape that maintains its dazzling hues throughout the seasons, making it perfect as a focal point in borders or patio containers. More colourful than traditional cabbage trees, its upright yet manageable growth habit suits smaller gardens and urban spaces beautifully. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it adapts to most well drained soils and shows excellent resistance to coastal winds and urban conditions. With its eye catching foliage and elegant structure, this exceptional plant brings year round tropical flair to modern and traditional garden designs alike.
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Cordyline australis (Cabbage Tree) 'Lime Passion'
Bursting with luminous colour, this striking architectural plant produces a fountain of slender leaves in vibrant lime green with golden yellow margins that brighten any garden space. The bold foliage forms a compact, palm like shape that maintains its dazzling hues throughout the seasons, making it perfect as a focal point in borders or patio containers. More colourful than traditional cabbage trees, its upright yet manageable growth habit suits smaller gardens and urban spaces beautifully. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it adapts to most well drained soils and shows excellent resistance to coastal winds and urban conditions. With its eye catching foliage and elegant structure, this exceptional plant brings year round tropical flair to modern and traditional garden designs alike.
Family of Trees: Asparagaceae
Habit: Evergreen Tree
Growth Rate: 30-60 cm/year
Optimal Temperature: 15-25°C, hardy to -10°C
Harmful if Eaten?: Toxic to Pets
Flowers or Berries: Cream Flowers
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
- ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
- ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
- ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
- ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
- ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
- ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
- ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
| Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | ||||
| Flowers | ||||
| Berries |
Sandy
Clay
Loamy
Moisture:
Drought Tolerant
PH Levels:
10
4
5.5
7.5
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
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Benefits of Transplanting
- Bushier Appearance: Trimming roots and tops encourages new branch growth, making plants fuller and more attractive.
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- Improved performance: Denser foliage protects against wind, sun, and noise, while providing safer shelter and more food for wildlife.
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Trimming roots during transplanting stimulates new branch growth, making the plant fuller and more attractive. - Stronger Immune System: Encourages fibrous lateral roots, boosting nutrient and water uptake, resilience, and disease resistance.
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Cuttings to Hedges
- Genetic copies: Cuttings come from mature parent plants, ensuring identical, high-quality plants.
- Carefully rooted: Skilled horticulturists incubate cuttings under controlled conditions for strong, successful root growth.
- Nature hardened: Plants are grown outdoors, exposed to the elements, developing resilience and robustness before reaching you.
Lets Examine These Hawthorn
- Side branches: The 2 year transplant is growing into a hedge structure
- Thicker stem: The stem is about 3 times thicker and much more sturdy
- Bigger roots: The root mass is much higher on the 2 year transplant
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- Wyevale Transplants have stronger structures
- Healthy branching for hedge formation
- Stronger root systems for higher survival rates
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