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variegated cordyline

Variegated cordyline is a standout choice for New Zealand gardens, bringing instant colour and a lush, exotic look to any outdoor space. These striking plants combine spectacular foliage with easy-care requirements, making them favourites for gardeners of all skill levels. Known for their vibrant stripes, splashes, and bands of cream, green, pink, and sometimes even purple, variegated cordylines brighten up garden beds, pots, borders, and even indoor spaces.

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
Cordyline Showoff with green foliage growing by a shop against a black wall.

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
Cordyline 'Jade Fountain' plant.
Cordyline Jade Fountain

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Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.
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Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged...

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Cordyline 'Broadsword' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Cordyline Broadsword

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 australis trees growing as a cluster.
Cordyline australis

Cordyline australis, also known as the Cabbage Tree or tī kōuka, is a hardy and iconic New Zealand native. It features long, sword-like green leaves...

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A stunning Cordyline 'Salsa' plant with pink and purple striped foliage.
Cordyline 'Salsa'

Cordyline 'Salsa' is a striking evergreen foliage plant valued for its colourful, sword shaped leaves and strong architectural form. The vibrant...

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegata'

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Acorus gramineus variegatus

Acorus gramineus variegatus, commonly known as Variegated Sweet Flag, is an attractive ornamental grass-like plant prized for its elegant green and...

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Pittosporum 'Marjorie Channon' variegated foliage.
Pittosporum 'Marjorie Channon' (Kohuhu)

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Portulacaria afra 'Variegata'

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Cornus controversa variegata (Wedding Cake Tree) specimen in a large garden.
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Buxus sempervirens variegata (Variegated Box) shrub with lush and colourful foliage.
Buxus sempervirens 'variegata'

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Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

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Acer 'Esk Sunset'

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Westringia 'Wynyabbie Highlight'

Westringia 'Wynyabbie Highlight' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its fine variegated green and cream foliage, naturally rounded habit, and...

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Beschorneria 'Flamingo Glow' plant with pink flowers and foliage variegated green and yellow.
Beschorneria 'Flamingo Glow'

Beschorneria 'Flamingo Glow' is an architectural evergreen prized for its variegated sword like leaves washed with soft gold and green tones. In...

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Ophiopogon japonicus Silver Mist grass in a garden.
Ophiopogon 'Silver Mist' (Silver Mondo Grass)

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Polemonium 'Stairway to Heaven'

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Viburnum tinus variegatum

Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum' is an attractive evergreen shrub prized for its cream and green variegated foliage that provides year round colour and...

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Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

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Variegated Monstera plant in a pot with cream and green foliage.
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Cordyline 'Celestial Dawn' plant.
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Cordyline 'Celestial Dawn' features stunning foliage that is variegated yellow, dark green, and pink. The leaves are held off upright stems and...

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Cordyline Early Morning Diamond

Cordyline 'Early Morning Diamond' is a stunning evergreen plant admired for its elegant green leaves edged with creamy white and soft pink tones. The...

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Cordyline Pink Diamond

Cordyline 'Pink Diamond' is a striking evergreen plant admired for its vibrant pink and green variegated foliage that adds brightness and bold colour...

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Cordyline Torbay Dazzler

Cordyline 'Torbay Dazzler' is a striking evergreen plant admired for its bold green leaves edged with creamy white variegation. The bright foliage...

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Cordyline Chardonnay

Cordyline albertii 'Chardonnay' is a striking evergreen plant admired for its elegant green leaves striped with soft creamy yellow tones. The bright...

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What is a Variegated Cordyline?

A variegated cordyline refers to any cordyline variety with multi-coloured foliage—often featuring contrasting edges, stripes, or central bands. These plants belong to the Cordyline genus, native to the Pacific and hugely popular in New Zealand. Variegated forms like the renowned Cordyline albertii offer spectacular year-round interest, and their unique patterns create a dramatic focal point in any planting scheme.

Top Variegated Cordyline Varieties

New Zealand nursery collections include a stunning selection of variegated cordyline varieties. Some of our favourites are:

How to Grow and Care for Variegated Cordyline

Variegated cordylines are prized not only for their dazzling looks but also for their resilience. Plant them in free-draining soil in a sunny to partially shaded site. While they tolerate coastal wind and light frost, provide shelter from harsh southerly exposure for the best colour display. Regular watering (but not waterlogged roots) keeps their colours bright, especially during dry spells. A slow-release fertiliser in spring helps encourage lush new foliage growth.

Variegated cordyline suits both garden beds and container gardens. Use them as feature plants against plain-leaved shrubs or as vibrant statement pieces on a deck or patio. They also add a tropical flair to entranceways and urban courtyards.

Landscape Uses for Variegated Cordyline

Thanks to their sculptural shape and vivid colours, variegated cordylines are outstanding for injecting structure and drama into a planting scheme. Pair them with low, green groundcovers for emphasis, or cluster several varieties like Cordyline Pink Diamond, Cordyline 'Can Can', and Cordyline Showoff for a colourful foliage tapestry. They combine beautifully with flaxes, grasses, and other subtropical favourites.

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Whether you're seeking a striking container plant or a hardy landscape anchor, variegated cordyline is a vibrant, easy-care solution for New Zealand gardens. Explore our full range, including Cordyline albertii and Cordyline Chardonnay, to bring vivid colour and bold texture to your home landscape.

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