festival grass
One of the most remarkable new garden plants available. Color, form and habit all go to ensure that this plant is one of the most asked for new plants available. Striking burgundy strap-like leaves help make it stand out in any garden, patio and mixed container. Its cascading foliage makes this Festival Grass® Burgundy cordyline a real winner.
Cordyline species are indigenous to Australia, New Zealand and the western Pacific region. They are normally small trees or palm-like evergreen shrubs. Festival Grass® Burgundy is a different cordyline. It is basal branching, it forms multiple short stems spreading out from the base of the plant to create a sturdy low-growing grass plant, no more than three feet high. Its long strappy leaves cascade to create a fountain effect that is highly prized in garden and container plantings. Festival Grass® Burgundy is the only basal-branching cordyline on the market today.
Festival Grass® Burgundy cordyline combines the rugged easy-care attributes of its cordyline cousins with an unusual mix of shiny dark color, compact bushy form, short stems and cascading grass-like leaves. In late Spring and Summer, Festival Grass® Burgundy cordyline also features small, star-shaped blush pink flowers.
Festival Grass® Burgundy cordyline grows quickly, forming large clumps of stunning foliage. They are ideal when planted out on banks, borders or municipal plantings. These low-maintenance plants will perform and provide a stunning show.
Key Features of festival grass
Stunning shiny ruby/burgundy foliage adds interesting color
Great feature plant
Low maintenance and easy care
Compact, no stems, grows from base to 3 feet in height
For gardens and landscapes plus larger patio pots
Grows well in most soil types
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Suggested Uses
Landscaping, Commercial or Home garden
Growth Habit
Clump forming dwarf habit.
Flower Size
Small, star-shaped flowers.
Flower Attributes
Inflorescence of hundreds of flowers
Mature Height
Grows to 3 feet tall, but cascading habit reduces overall height.
Mature Width
Spreading foliage to 4 feet wide, with a basal clump of 18 inches.
Spacing
Plant 24 inches apart.
Hardiness
Will survive moderate frost and is hardy in zones 8 – 11. For winter protection tips, please go to the FAQs for Festival Grass.
Flowering Period
Late Spring & Summer.
Flower Color
Blush pink
Flower RHS
RHS 85D
Fragrance
Jasmine-like fragrance.
Foliage
Shiny Ruby/Burgundy, long strappy leaves.
Pruning/Pinching
Remove old leaves as required.
Temperature
Cordylines perform best in the range of 72 - 85°F.
Light Needs
Full sun or partial shade.
Soil Needs
Tolerates a range of soils, though will perform best in a well drained soil containing organic matter.
Water Needs
Low to moderate water requirement once established. Water thoroughly when planting during hot weather and continue until established.
Fertilizer
Add controlled release fertilizer in Spring.
Disease Tolerance
No major disease susceptibility.
Pest Issues
No major pest susceptibility.
Special Care
Protect from severe frosts.
Parentage
Cordyline australis, Cordyline pumilio and Cordyline banksii hybrid.
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