Bauer's Cordyline
Best architectural accent for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, year-round tropical color.
Bauer's Cordyline offers striking architectural drama and year-round color with its bold burgundy-red, sword-like leaves. This upright, palm-like plant brings modern elegance to landscapes and large patio containers. It's a resilient choice, tolerating heat and dry spells once established, requiring minimal grooming. Perfect as a focal point or to create a tropical ambiance, it thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil, making it a versatile and easy-care addition to any garden or home.
$9.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1635
/ 2688
#1635 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-75%
Below average
Mature Height
5
/ Feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking bold, year-round vertical color
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, heat-hardy plants
- Container gardeners wanting versatile, movable focal points
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners unwilling to overwinter plants indoors
- Indoor gardeners wanting to avoid regular pest management
- Small-space gardeners looking for low-maintenance, compact shrubs
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Bold burgundy foliage creates an immediate, high-contrast focal point.
Maintenance Ease
Resilient nature requires minimal grooming to maintain its architectural shape.
Climate Adaptability
Thrives in heat and drought, though restricted to warmer hardiness zones.
Container Versatility
Perfectly suited for patio pots with its upright, palm-like structure.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, reducing the need for protective garden measures.
Growth Predictability
Moderate growth rate ensures the plant stays within manageable size limits.
Key Specs
Mature Height
5 Feet
Mature Spread
3-5 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zones
9-11
Pot Size (for container planting)
16-24 inches wide, at least 14 inches deep
Botanical Name
Cordyline 'Baueri'
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Features
- Year-round saturated burgundy foliage
- Upright, architectural palm-like form
- Tolerates heat and dry spells
- Low-maintenance and easy to groom
- Versatile for containers or landscapes
- Adds tropical energy and bold texture
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant white summer flowers
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise Bauer's Cordyline for its exceptional aesthetic appeal and robust health upon arrival. Reviewers consistently highlight the plant's striking architectural form and deep bronze red foliage, noting its effectiveness as a dramatic garden focal point. The Monrovia brand association builds confidence in the superior quality received. Buyers frequently mention the plant's resilience, rapid establishment, and vigorous growth across different light settings. The core positive feedback centers on the plant's inherent hardiness and excellent root structure. While most agree the superior quality justifies the premium pricing, some consumers feel the cost represents a significant investment, leading to minor reservations about overall value, especially for smaller plants. It remains a highly recommended, reliable ornamental choice for those seeking high visual impact.
Know before you buy
Yes, it is an excellent choice for containers. Use a pot that is 16 to 24 inches wide and at least 14 inches deep to ensure the roots have enough space to thrive.
For the best color saturation, provide at least five hours of direct sunlight daily. It can tolerate partial shade, though the foliage may be slightly less vibrant in lower light conditions.
This plant is hardy only in USDA Zones 9 through 11. If you live in a colder region, you should grow it in a container so you can move it indoors during the winter months.
It is considered a low-maintenance plant. Once established, it is heat and drought tolerant, requiring only occasional watering and minimal grooming to keep its architectural shape.
Bauer's Cordyline is deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where deer are a common nuisance.
Yes, it produces fragrant white flowers during the summer months, which add a pleasant scent to your garden or patio space.
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