Cordyline australis 'Lime Passion' – Planting & Care Guide

About Cordyline australis 'Lime Passion'

Cordyline australis 'Lime Passion', commonly known as Cabbage Palm 'Lime Passion', is a striking evergreen architectural plant prized for its vibrant lime-green, sword-shaped foliage. Its bright, fresh colour provides a stunning contrast against darker plants and remains attractive throughout the year, making it an excellent focal point in both contemporary and traditional gardens.

With its upright, fountain-like habit, 'Lime Passion' forms a compact clump before gradually developing a slender trunk as it matures. It typically reaches 2–3 metres tall with a spread of 1–1.5 metres. Mature plants may produce large panicles of fragrant creamy-white flowers during summer, followed by small white berries.

Planting Guide

• Plant in full sun or partial shade.
• Full sun encourages the brightest lime-green foliage.
• Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
• Suitable for loam, sandy and clay soils with good drainage.
• Improve heavy soils by incorporating compost and horticultural grit.
• Dig a planting hole twice the width of the root ball and the same depth.
• Position the root ball level with the surrounding soil.
• Backfill, firm gently and water thoroughly.
• Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture, keeping it away from the stem.
• Space plants approximately 1.5–2 metres apart.

Care & Maintenance

Cordyline 'Lime Passion' is easy to establish and requires very little maintenance.

• Water regularly during the first growing season.
• Once established, water during prolonged dry spells.
• Feed each spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser.
• Apply fresh mulch annually to improve soil fertility and conserve moisture.
• Keep the base free from weeds.
• Container-grown plants require more frequent watering during warm weather.
• Protect young plants from severe frost and cold, drying winds.

Pruning

Minimal pruning is required.

• Remove old or damaged lower leaves by cutting them close to the stem.
• Remove spent flower stems after flowering if desired.
• Trim away frost-damaged foliage in spring once new growth appears.
• Avoid cutting the central growing point.
• Always use clean, sharp secateurs.

Growing Conditions

• Botanical Name: Cordyline australis 'Lime Passion'
• Common Name: Cabbage Palm 'Lime Passion'
• Plant Type: Evergreen architectural shrub
• Mature Height: 2–3 metres
• Spread: 1–1.5 metres
• Flower Colour: Creamy white
• Flowering Period: June to July (on mature plants)
• Foliage: Bright lime-green evergreen leaves
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Hardiness: Hardy throughout most of Ireland and the UK; provide protection from severe frost and cold winds in exposed locations.

Ideal Uses in the Garden

Cordyline 'Lime Passion' is ideal for adding bold architectural structure and vibrant foliage colour.

• Specimen planting
• Contemporary gardens
• Coastal gardens
• Patio containers
• Courtyard gardens
• Gravel gardens
• Mediterranean-style gardens
• Mixed borders
• Urban gardens
• Exotic planting schemes

It combines beautifully with Phormium, Agapanthus, Hebe, Yucca, Fatsia, Carex, Libertia, Heuchera and ornamental grasses.

Seasonal Interest

• Bright lime-green foliage provides year-round colour.
• Elegant upright form creates strong architectural interest.
• Mature plants may produce fragrant creamy-white flowers in summer.
• Flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.
• Evergreen foliage brightens the garden throughout every season.

Common Problems

Cordyline 'Lime Passion' is generally healthy and reliable.

• Leaf damage may occur after severe frost or cold, drying winds.
• Root rot can develop in poorly drained soils.
• Slugs and snails may occasionally feed on young plants.
• Older lower leaves naturally brown and should be removed.
• Planting in a sheltered, well-drained position and protecting young plants during severe winter weather will help maintain healthy, vibrant growth.

With its fresh lime-green foliage, elegant upright habit and evergreen nature, Cordyline australis 'Lime Passion' is an outstanding architectural plant for Irish gardens. Perfect as a specimen, in mixed borders or large containers, it provides year-round colour, texture and structure while requiring very little maintenance

• Size
  2 Litre

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