Cordyline australis ‘Charlie Boy’ – 3L

Cordyline ‘Charlie Boy’ is a bold and eye-catching architectural evergreen, prized for its striking pink and burgundy variegated foliage. Its long, strap-shaped leaves create a vibrant, tropical feel, making it a standout feature in any garden or patio.

As the plant matures, it forms a tall, bare stem topped with a crown of spiky foliage, giving it a distinctive palm-like, tree form that adds height and structure to planting schemes.

Key Features

• Vibrant pink and burgundy variegated leaves

• Architectural, palm-like growth habit

• Evergreen for year-round colour and structure

• Ideal as a focal point in borders or containers

• Tolerant of coastal conditions and exposed sites

• Low maintenance and easy to grow

Plant Details

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub

• Pot size: 3L

• Height & spread (mature): Approx. 3m x 1m

• Foliage: Variegated pink, burgundy, and green

• Growth habit: Upright with clear stem over time

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Moist but well-drained soil

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in milder parts of Ireland

• Best suited for: Sheltered or coastal gardens

Care Guide

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established

• Maintenance: Very low maintenance; remove older leaves as they fade

• Cold protection: In colder or frost-prone areas, protect or grow in containers

• Repotting: Container plants may need replanting as they grow

Why Choose Cordyline ‘Charlie Boy’?

• Adds bold colour and architectural interest

• Perfect for modern, tropical, or coastal gardens

• Great for containers, patios, and feature planting

• Resilient and low maintenance

A striking and contemporary plant, Cordyline ‘Charlie Boy’ brings colour, height, and structure to any outdoor space, making it a standout feature all year round.