Cordyline australis Pink Passion™

Common Name:
Pink Passion Cabbage Tree

Description:
Cordyline australis ‘Pink Passion™’ is a striking architectural Australian and New Zealand native cultivar, prized for its vibrant pink to burgundy strappy foliage that adds bold colour and structure to the landscape. This evergreen plant forms a slender trunk over time, topped with dramatic, sword-like leaves that create a tropical yet hardy aesthetic. In Melbourne conditions, it performs best in full sun to part shade, where its foliage colour intensifies, and thrives in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of coastal conditions, wind, and periods of drought once established, making it a versatile and resilient choice for a range of garden styles. Mature plants may produce fragrant, creamy-white flower panicles in late spring to summer, followed by small berries that attract birds. Ideal as a feature plant, in pots, or for adding vertical interest to garden beds, ‘Pink Passion™’ delivers year-round impact with minimal maintenance.

Form:

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 3–5 m
• Width: 1–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Creamy white

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Architectural foliage
• Drought tolerant once established
• Coastal tolerant
• Low maintenance
• Suitable for feature planting
• Adds vertical structure

Toxicity:

• Generally considered non-toxic to humans
• May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested, potentially causing digestive upset

Companion Plants:

• Lomandra
• Phormium
• Dianella
• Agapanthus
• Westringia
• Lavender
• Kangaroo Paw
• Yucca