Palm, Shrub, Tree

Cordyline australis ‘Peko’

Cabbage Palm 'Peko'
Fragrant Scent Hardiness H3

Cordyline australis ‘Peko’ is a palm-like shrub or small tree, its bright green arching leaves flushed pink beneath and streaked with a pink central stripe. Summer brings sprays of white, fragrant blooms followed by berries. With its colourful evergreen foliage and tidy columnar form, it provides year-round structure and exotic interest in sheltered Irish borders and containers.
SKU: COR-2L-TO1J0D
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Flowering Months
Jan J
Feb F
Mar M
Apr A
May M
Jun J
Jul J
Aug A
Sep S
Oct O
Nov N
Dec D
Size
Max Height
2.5 m — 4.0 m
Max Spread
0.1 m — 0.5 m
Growth Habit
Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape., Tall, narrow growth habit with strongly vertical main stems.
Planting Position
Sunlight i Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun Part Shade
Aspect i Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
South East West
Exposure i Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Sheltered
Hardiness i Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(−5 to +1 °C) Half-hardy
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type i Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Moisture i Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH i Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Alkaline Neutral
Plant Uses & Merits
Uses
  • Architectural
  • Containers
  • Against Wall
Merits
  • Drought Resistant
  • Fragrant
  • No pruning required

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