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Cordyline Red Comet

Cordyline Red Comet, Cordyline australis Red Comet

Cordyline Red Comet is a variety of Cabbage Tree renowned for its slender, dusky-red foliage. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 1.5 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It can be grown in partial shade conditions, but colouring will be less intense. Cordyline Red Comet is perfect for adding height to plantings in narrow or confined spaces, and is often maintained in a container, included in tropical plantings, or used as a colourful accent in mixed plantings.

Cordyline 'Red Comet' growing in a pot.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:3.00 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:Containers, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCordyline Red Comet, Cordyline australis Red Comet
Sku13289

Cordyline Red Comet Details

Cordyline Red Comet is a variety of Cabbage Tree renowned for its slender, dusky-red foliage. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 1.5 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It can be grown in partial shade conditions, but colouring will be less intense. It is tolerant of moderate frost and coastal environments. Cordyline Red Comet is perfect for adding height to plantings in narrow or confined spaces, and is often maintained in a container, included in tropical plantings, or used as a colourful accent in mixed plantings. This is a very popular plant given its striking colour and ease to grow.

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