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Cordyline 'Raspberry Festival' (PBR)
cabbage palm
With striking, palm-like foliage, this evergreen shrub offers a bold statement in many different settings from pots, borders, and even...
2 litre pot
available to order from spring 2027
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Plant description
With striking, palm-like foliage, this evergreen shrub offers a bold statement in many different settings from pots, borders, and even large hanging baskets!
Long, arching, strap-like leaves emerge deep purple-red with vibrant pink margins, creating a dramatic effect. In summer, slender stems rise above the foliage in mature plants, bearing delicate clusters of pale pink flowers that fill the air with a subtle jasmine fragrance.
Cordyline 'Raspberry Festival' thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers a sunny or partially shaded position, sheltered from harsh winds. It’s a versatile addition to the garden, making a stunning groundcover or a specimen feature in seasonal displays.
This plant requires regular watering during the hottest parts of summer but is generally low-maintenance once established. Its dense, cascading foliage provides year-round interest and works well in tropical-themed or contemporary garden designs. Cordylines benefit from an insulating winter covering of horticultural fleece in colder spots in the UK, or during severe or prolonged frosts.
Long, arching, strap-like leaves emerge deep purple-red with vibrant pink margins, creating a dramatic effect. In summer, slender stems rise above the foliage in mature plants, bearing delicate clusters of pale pink flowers that fill the air with a subtle jasmine fragrance.
Cordyline 'Raspberry Festival' thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers a sunny or partially shaded position, sheltered from harsh winds. It’s a versatile addition to the garden, making a stunning groundcover or a specimen feature in seasonal displays.
This plant requires regular watering during the hottest parts of summer but is generally low-maintenance once established. Its dense, cascading foliage provides year-round interest and works well in tropical-themed or contemporary garden designs. Cordylines benefit from an insulating winter covering of horticultural fleece in colder spots in the UK, or during severe or prolonged frosts.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, or general-purpose loam-based potting compost
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Cordyline Raspberry Festival (PBR):
When planting in pots, use a loam based compost, such as John Innes No.2 mixed with potting grit, upgrading to John Innes No.3 as the plant grows. In severe winter weather, protect from frost and wind damage by tying up the foliage and wrapping in bubble wrap or a horticultural fleece, ensuring it's removed promptly, when conditions improve, to prevent rot.
Feed monthly during the growing season with a liquid fertiliser from spring to late summer, and water regularly, especially for container-grown plants, even though mature cordylines are drought-tolerant.
Remove damaged foliage as needed, and in colder regions, move potted plants to a sheltered spot or cover outdoor plants with fleece. In spring, once new growth appears and frost risk has passed, prune frost-damaged branches just above emerging shoots for a tidy, rejuvenated look.
Feed monthly during the growing season with a liquid fertiliser from spring to late summer, and water regularly, especially for container-grown plants, even though mature cordylines are drought-tolerant.
Remove damaged foliage as needed, and in colder regions, move potted plants to a sheltered spot or cover outdoor plants with fleece. In spring, once new growth appears and frost risk has passed, prune frost-damaged branches just above emerging shoots for a tidy, rejuvenated look.
