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Cordyline 'Firecracker'

Cordyline 'Firecracker'

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Cabbage palmPerennial, Shrub, EvergreenFamily: Asparagaceae

Height: 1mSpread: 1m
Half hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Bronze

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Cabbage palm, Cordyline australis is a stunning foliage plant, bearing spiky, variegated leaves with bold cream stripes and margins. A native of New Zealand, it makes an excellent container plant for patios and elsewhere.

Cordyline australis 'Firecracker' is a recent British-raised cultivar. It's a compact plant, with evergreen purple-red leaves that are typically sharp and sword-shaped, but much narrower and shorter than other forms. Cordyline 'Firecracker' is ideal for growing in pots and is well suited to growing in sunny border or on the patio. Mature plants produce branches of sweet-smelling, ivory-white flowers in summer, which are extremely attractive to bees. Its autumn berries are loved by starlings.

For best results grow Cordyline australis 'Firecracker' in a sunny, well-drained spot away from cold winter winds. Alternatively, grow in a large container which you can move indoors in autumn.

Find out more about growing cordyline. Explore other Cordyline varieties such as 'Red Star' and 'Torbay Dazzler'.

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Cordyline ‘Firecracker’ and wildlife

Cordyline ‘Firecracker’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Cordyline ‘Firecracker’ poisonous?

Cordyline ‘Firecracker’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested. Its foliage, fruit and roots are toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People