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cordyline purple sensation

Cordyline Purple Sensation is a striking choice for gardeners and landscapers seeking vibrant foliage and year-round interest. With its eye-catching deep purple leaves, Cordyline Purple Sensation makes a bold statement in any New Zealand garden, whether used as a feature plant, in mass plantings, or as part of a container display. This cultivar is well-known for its hardiness, drought tolerance, and adaptability to a range of site conditions, making it an ideal addition to both residential and commercial landscapes. If you're looking to introduce drama and colour to your outdoor spaces, Cordyline Purple Sensation offers reliable performance and outstanding visual appeal.

Cordyline australis albertii plants with variegated foliage.

Cordyline albertii

Cordyline albertii (Variegated Cabbage Tree) is a striking evergreen tree admired for its bold green leaves edged with creamy white variegation. This eye catching form adds brightness and structure to New Zealand gardens while maintaining a strong architectural presence.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Tropical
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Cordyline Showoff

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Cordyline 'Showoff' is a vibrant, clump-forming variety renowned for its striking, variegated foliage in pink, red, and green, which adds instant impact to New Zealand gardens. Growing to around 1–1.2 metres tall, it forms a compact, tidy shape perfect for borders, containers, or accent planting.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 60 cm
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
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Cordyline 'Broadsword' is a smaller variety of the commonly known Cabbage Tree, and features broad, bright green leaves held on a small tree. It...

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Cordyline 'Jade Fountain' is a graceful evergreen plant admired for its arching jade green foliage and elegant fountain like form. The soft flowing...

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Leptinella pusilla (Purple Brass Buttons)

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

The Purple Fountain beech is a variety of European Beech tree that features colourful foliage and weeping branches. The glossy leaves emerge deep...

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Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple

Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple, commonly known as the Purple Beech tree, is grown for its beautiful colours and slender growth habit. The foliage...

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Hoya pubicalyx 'Royal Hawaiian Purple'

Hoya 'Royal Hawaiian Purple' is a stunning evergreen climber prized for its thick glossy foliage and clusters of richly coloured star shaped flowers...

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Lavender 'Sensation Blue' shrub with purple flowers above dark green foliage.
Lavender 'Sensation Blue'

Lavender 'Sensation Blue' is a standout lavender variety admired for its deep blue purple blooms and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from...

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Cordyline Midnight Star

Cordyline 'Midnight Star' is a bold evergreen plant admired for its deep dark purple foliage that adds dramatic contrast to New Zealand gardens year...

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Cordyline Purple Prince

Cordyline 'Purple Prince' is a bold evergreen plant admired for its rich deep purple foliage and strong upright form. The glossy strap like leaves...

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Cordyline australis 'purpurea' plant with purple foliage.
Cordyline australis Purpurea (Purple Cabbage Tree)

Cordyline australis Purpurea is a striking New Zealand native tree prized for its bold, sword like foliage in deep purple tones. This architectural...

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Cordyline 'Purple Tower'

Cordyline 'Purple Tower' is a bold evergreen plant admired for its tall upright form and deep purple foliage. The strong vertical growth and rich...

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Cordyline baueri is an impressive evergreen tree valued for its bold tropical appearance and broad glossy green leaves. Native to coastal regions, it...

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Cordyline 'Cardinal' plant with rich-purple leaves.
Cordyline 'Cardinal'

Cordyline 'Cardinal' is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its rich burgundy red foliage that adds bold colour to New Zealand gardens year round...

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Cordyline Cabernet

Cordyline 'Cabernet' is a bold evergreen plant admired for its rich wine red foliage and strong upright growth habit. The glossy strap like leaves...

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Cordyline Superstar

Cordyline obtecta 'Superstar' is a striking evergreen plant admired for its broad glossy green leaves edged with rich red tones. The bold variegation...

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Cordyline 'Renegade'

Cordyline 'Renegade' is a compact, clump-forming variety known for its rich, dark purple to nearly black foliage, which adds bold contrast to...

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Cordyline banksii plant with lush green foliage in a garden.
Cordyline banksii (Forest Cabbage Tree)

Cordyline banksii is a small-growing NZ native Cabbage Tree. It produces several stems that can reach up to 3 m in height, bearing long and arching...

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Hyacinth Purple Sensation

“Purple Sensation” is a lovely variety of Hyacinth that features striking, purple-pink flowers. The showy and fragrant blooms are borne off a sturdy...

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Cordyline Negra

Cordyline 'Negra' is a dramatic evergreen plant prized for its deep burgundy almost black foliage that creates bold contrast in New Zealand gardens...

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Cordyline fruticosa

Cordyline fruticosa, commonly known as the Ti Plant, is a striking tropical foliage plant admired for its vibrant red, pink, or green leaves. In New...

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Cordyline 'Zumba' plant with dark red-pink foliage.
Cordyline Zumba

Cordyline 'Zumba' is a lively evergreen plant admired for its vibrant mix of red, pink, and green tones that bring bold colour to New Zealand gardens...

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Features of Cordyline Purple Sensation

Cordyline Purple Sensation stands out with its rich, purple-toned foliage that intensifies under sunlight, creating a vivid contrast with other garden plants. Mature specimens can reach up to 2 metres high, lending vertical structure and lush texture wherever they are planted. The sword-shaped leaves remain attractive throughout the year, and Cordyline Purple Sensation is also resistant to pests and diseases, ensuring minimal maintenance for gardeners. Adaptable to both coastal and inland gardens, this cordyline thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates moderate wind exposure. It prefers well-drained soil and benefits from occasional watering during dry periods.

Uses in Garden Design

Cordyline Purple Sensation is perfect for modern, subtropical, and coastal garden designs. Its architectural form provides structure, while the vivid leaf colour adds visual impact to mixed borders and planters. Use Cordyline Purple Sensation as a dramatic backdrop to green foliage plants or combine it with flowering perennials for a striking contrast. It is also an excellent choice for courtyard gardens or patios, thanks to its compact growth habit and suitability for large pots. For larger projects, consider mass plantings to create a sweeping, unified effect. Cordyline Purple Sensation works beautifully alongside other colourful cordylines, such as Cordyline Purple Prince, Cordyline australis Purpurea (Purple Cabbage Tree), or Cordyline Purple Tower.

Caring for Cordyline Purple Sensation

Cordyline Purple Sensation is a low-maintenance plant, making it easy for gardeners of all experience levels. Plant in a sunny to partly shaded location with well-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment, then only during dry spells. Prune back older leaves as needed to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance. Applying a general-purpose fertiliser in spring will help promote vibrant foliage. If you are interested in other hardy cordylines, explore varieties such as Cordyline baueri or the uniquely coloured Cordyline Renegade.

Enhance Your Garden with Cordyline Purple Sensation

Whether you're redesigning your home garden or seeking standout plants for commercial landscaping, Cordyline Purple Sensation is a reliable and attractive choice. Its vivid colour, strong form, and easy care make it a favourite among New Zealand gardeners. Pair it with other cordylines or mix with your favourite natives and perennials to create a garden that is both beautiful and uniquely yours. Visit our nursery to see Cordyline Purple Sensation and discover how this outstanding plant can transform your outdoor living space.

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