Cordyline 'Cha Cha'
Cabbage tree of New Zealand, Giant Dracaena, Ti
- Height × spread
- 1.4m × 1.6m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Mild winter to -5C (RHS H3)
Availability
Generally available in late Spring, Summer & early Autumn
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
A compact form that has more lax leaves than many, developing a delightful weeping habit. The young foliage is coloured a delightful bright shade of apricot, like apricots that have got suntanned. These tints fade to creamy yellow and light green with leaves marked with pleasing long stripes of colour. Their weeping habit suits them to a container, or perhaps grown as a group of three. This is one of a range called hte 'Dancing Series' with each species being named after a different dance. They were bred in Waikito, New Zealand.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Apricot, Green, Orange, Yellow
- Stem colour
- Brown, Grey
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- Yes
- Shape
- Weeping
- Height
- 1.4m
- Spread
- 1.6m
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Small scale garden, Seaside garden, Exotic garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Mild winter to -5C (RHS H3)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Use for
- Architectural
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during growth
Water young plants regularly to keep soil moist. Mature, well established plants in the ground are drought tolerant and you can leave the soil to dry on the surface for several weeks before deep watering is required. Check plants in pots more often.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
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