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 'Torbay Dazzler' is a particularly lovely cabbage palm, bearing sword-shaped leaves with green and cream stripes. It's perfect for growing in pots or as part of a mixed herbaceous border – particularly in tropical planting schemes – and in mild regions it will grow into a small tree. 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 'Torbay Dazzler' in a sunny, well-drained spot away from cold winter winds. Alternatively grow in a large container which you can move indoors in autumn.
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Cordyline ‘Torbay dazzler’ and wildlife
Cordyline ‘Torbay dazzler’ 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 ‘Torbay dazzler’ poisonous?
Cordyline ‘Torbay dazzler’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested. Its foliage, fruit and roots are toxic.
