Cordyline Cherry Sensation
Best tropical accent for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance container foliage.
Introduce a tropical flair to your landscape with Cordyline Cherry Sensation. This palm-like evergreen shrub matures into a multi-headed specimen featuring narrow, sword-like leaves displaying attractive shades of pink and red. During mid-spring to mid-summer, it produces showy spikes of sweetly scented white flowers that rise above the colorful foliage. It is versatile, suitable for borders, beds, or containers, and offers excellent foliage interest. While somewhat drought tolerant once established, it prefers moderate watering and thrives best in well-drained soil under full to partial sun conditions.
$28.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1768
/ 2693
#1768 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-34%
Below average
SKU
27527
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant foliage during the winter months
- Designers looking for a sophisticated tropical focal point
- Busy homeowners wanting a resilient, low-maintenance plant
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners unwilling to manage indoor overwintering
- Beginners struggling with precise soil moisture management
- Small-space gardeners limited by vertical height constraints
Performance breakdown
Foliage Vibrancy
Striking pink and red tones provide immediate, high-impact tropical color.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to container gardening or traditional landscape border planting.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established in well-drained soil conditions.
Aesthetic Interest
Multi-headed growth habit creates a sophisticated, architectural silhouette over time.
Drought Tolerance
Handles dry spells well but performs best with consistent, moderate watering.
Bloom Appeal
Sweetly scented white spikes offer a pleasant, seasonal floral bonus.
Key Specs
SKU
27527
Genus
Cordyline
Species
australis
Variety
'Cherry Sensation'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
6 Feet
Mature Width
6 Feet
Features
- Produces multi-toned leaves in shades of pink and bright red
- Showy spikes of sweetly scented white flowers
- Moderate growing habit that produces multiple heads
- Suitable for use in containers, beds, or borders
- Offers a tropical appearance to the landscape
- Easy Care Plants
- Variegated foliage
What customers say
Customers are captivated by the Cordyline Cherry Sensation, consistently highlighting its exceptional design and vibrant color impact. The deep cherry and pink foliage delivers a striking visual statement, making it a standout ornamental choice. A strong secondary theme is the plant's quality and vigor; many reviewers note the excellent condition upon arrival and its subsequent robust establishment. This combination of unique aesthetic appeal and reliable growth ensures consumers feel they received significant value for their investment, solidifying its reputation as a garden favorite.
Know before you buy
At maturity, this plant reaches approximately 6 feet in height and 6 feet in width. Its multi-headed, palm-like habit makes it a substantial focal point for garden beds or large containers.
It thrives best in full to partial sun. While it can tolerate some shade, providing adequate sunlight is essential for maintaining the vibrant pink and red variegation on its sword-like leaves.
Yes, it is an excellent choice for containers. Its architectural shape and colorful foliage make it a popular option for patio pots, provided the container has good drainage to prevent waterlogged soil.
While it is somewhat drought-tolerant once established, it performs best with moderate, consistent watering. Ensure the soil remains well-drained, as this plant does not like to sit in standing water.
You can expect showy spikes of sweetly scented white flowers to appear from mid-spring through mid-summer. These blooms rise above the foliage, adding an extra layer of interest to the plant's tropical aesthetic.
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