cordyline tropical plants
Cordyline tropical plants are a favourite among New Zealand gardeners for their vibrant colours, striking form, and easy care. With their lush, sculptural foliage, cordylines create a bold statement in both tropical-themed gardens and modern landscapes. They’re ideal for adding height, drama, and year-round interest, transforming courtyards, poolside spaces, patios, and garden borders. Popular for both outdoor planting and large containers, cordyline tropical plants thrive in our temperate climate and offer incredible variety. Whether you want to brighten up a shaded corner or frame an entranceway, these versatile plants provide an instant lift to any setting.
Cordyline stricta
Cordyline stricta, commonly known as the Slender Palm Lily, features narrow, strap like, green leaves held on upright stems which gives a very lush appearance. It typically grows to 3 m tall and spreads 2 m wide. Cordyline stricta is a great plant for adding height to plantings in narrow or confined spaces, maintaining in a container, including in tropical plantings, adding as an interesting feature to mixed plantings, or for planting around living areas.
From $43.13
Cordyline Showoff
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. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Hardy to light frosts and tolerant of coastal conditions, 'Showoff' is a low-maintenance choice for year-round colour.
From $34.43
