Common name: Cabbage Palm

Description: Cordyline australis 'Magic Star' is a spectacular multi-coloured cabbage palm with long, arching leaves boldly striped in shades of green, pink, cream, and red. This vivid mixture of colours creates a truly eye-catching focal point in garden borders or large containers throughout the year. Its upright, palm-like form adds a tropical feel to UK gardens, while its compact habit and hardiness make it a practical choice for many settings. Young growth tends to show the most intense colouring.

Other benefits: exceptionally colourful year-round foliage, bold focal point, compact

Wildlife attraction: bees and insects visit the flowers on mature plants

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.5m x 0.8m

Position: full sun to partial shade; best colour in full sun

Soil pH: neutral to slightly alkaline

Moisture: well-drained; drought tolerant once established

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -5°C; mulch base in colder regions